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| Name some bed positioning / transfer equipment |
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Definition
-Head support sling
-Resting hand splint
-Foam wedge for sidelying
-Foam boots to prevent heel sores
-Power hospital bed with pressure reducing mattress |
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| What types of wheelchair systems are available for C1-3? |
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Definition
Tongue Control
Sip-n-puff with vent tray |
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| What levels need a lap tray or arm troughs and why do they need to be clear? |
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Definition
C1-4, maybe 5
Clear so they can see their feet |
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Term
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Definition
1. Pressure reducing cushion
2. Tilt-n-space power w/c for pressure relief (head support/sip-n-puff)
3. Lateral supports to maintain trunk control
4. Lap tray or arm troughs
5. Positioning splints for UEs
6. Abdominal binder
7. Ted Hose
8. Vent tray |
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Term
| What are some bathroom options |
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Definition
-Reclining or tilt shower commode w/c with head support
-Barrier free shower at least 6x6
-Easy bathe inflatable tub |
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Term
| This level may not need a head supported Hoyer sling because they have a bit of head control. |
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Definition
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| This SCI level may use a head control system for their w/c or possibly a chin control system or mini joystick and harness. |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of bathroom equipment does C4-5 SCI need? |
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Definition
| May use the easy bathe as well if modifications are difficult or a barrier free shower witha shower commode wheelchair. Do not need as much head support. |
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Term
| This SCI level may use a joystick, they still need a bit of head control for tilting. They have no trunk ms so need a gait belt and a wrist splint to stay in extension. |
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Definition
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Term
| What is appropriate bathroom equipment for C5-6? |
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Definition
| Rehab shower commode wheelchair |
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Term
| What is the appropriate bathroom equipment for C6 and below? |
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Definition
| Padded tub bench can order with commode cut out |
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Term
| What is the first level to have the ability to participate in sports? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the 1st level that can swim independently? |
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Definition
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Term
| At what level would a person need assistance to transfer and stand and what level can do it independently. |
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Definition
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Term
| This level SCI may use manual for shorter distances and power for longer distances. Depends on their activities and goals. |
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Definition
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| This is the first SCI level to have the potential to be independent in transfers |
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Definition
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Term
| This is the first level that has options for transferring independently into a vehicle and possibly loading and unloading a manual wheelcahir, so van or car is an option depending on w/c. May use a 6-way power seat, car topper, seat coming down out of vehicle, or a truck lift. |
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Definition
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| This level may just use a rigid manual. Depends on terrain, weight, other health issues, etc on whether this level gets manual or power. |
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Definition
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Term
| This level may use a simple hand control with spinner knob to drive. |
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