Bariatric Wheelchair Seat Width
Seat Width
Having the correct seat width is important to wheelchair users who spend longer durations in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will trigger pressure on the hips and thighs which could lead to sores or pressure points. Having too large a seat can also make it hard for the user to reach the hand rims to propel themselves or maneuver in little areas.
To determine the right seat width a person would rest on a chair typically and have their measurement taken throughout their lap at the widest point which is generally their hips. A wheelchair bariatric transit 24 inch measuring tape can be used to measure this, however a backyard stick is chosen as it avoids people from wrapping the tape around their hips which would offer an inaccurate outcome.
The basic bariatric heavy duty transport wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow adult), 18" (standard adult), and 20" (broad adult). For bariatric transport wheelchair 400 lb capacity patients, a 24" seat is available.
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