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Info | Transport Chair - Foot Supports

Learn how to customise a transport chair with foot supports for improved comfort and mobility.

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    When a patient is getting on the chair

    • Ensure the chair is positioned correctly to the patient and brakes are on.
    • Lift both foot supports to provide safe clearance for the patient while entering.
    • Lift one foot of the patients (or move to one side) at a time and lower each foot support accordingly.

    When a patient is getting off the chair

    • Ensure the chair is positioned correctly to the patient and brakes are on.
    • Lift one foot of the patients (or move to one side) at a time and lift each foot support accordingly.
    • Lift both foot supports to provide safe clearance for the patient while leaving.

    ALWAYS RAISE AND LOWER THE FOOT SUPPORTS AND MOVE THE PATIENT WITH CARE, TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR PATIENT.

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