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CUSTOM HOME CHAIR
(Custom Made Device)
Introduction
This
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Users Guide for the Custom Home Chair is designed to give guidance on its use
and maintenance.
The
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Custom Home Chair is custom made to suit an individual clients postural
requirements.
Each
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Custom Home Chair is manufactured for a particular individual and must not be
used to seat anyone else.
The
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Custom Home Chair gives customized postural support so the clients weight is
evenly distributed over a large area and therefore improves comfort and tolerance
during daily use.
The
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Custom Home Chair comes complete with its own mobility base with an integral
Tilt-in-Space reclining mechanism to assist with daily postural management.
It
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is recommended that initial use of the Custom Home Chair by the client after hand
over is closely monitored for the first few days. Particular attention should be given
to checking the client for any signs of pressure areas, which appear to be caused by
sitting in the Chair. If there is any indication of any abnormal pressure areas then refer
the client back to
Specialised Orthotic Services
(see contact details on the back of
this booklet).
If
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the incidence of pressure is very severe then it is recommended that the client stops
using the Custom Home Chair until this can be assessed more closely.
It
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is recommended that the amount of time a client sits in the Custom Home Chair is
controlled, this will vary due to circumstances, but where possible periods of sitting in
the Chair should not exceed more than 3 hours at a time. Removing the client from
the Custom Home Chair is advised after such a period to offer a change of posture. By
doing this you will improve a clients tolerance to sitting in the Custom Home Chair on a
daily basis and improve overall postural management.
The
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maintenance and safety instructions described in the manual must be adhered to.
By following these instructions you will be ensuring correct use of the Custom Home
Chair and its safety in use.
