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Seat Width
Having the right seat width is very important to bariatric wheelchair 400 lb capacity users who spend longer durations in their chairs. Too narrow a seat will trigger pressure on the hips and thighs which might result in sores or pressure points. Having too broad a seat can likewise make it difficult for the user to reach the hand rims to move themselves or maneuver in little spaces.
To measure the appropriate seat width a person would rest on a chair usually and have their measurement taken throughout their lap at the widest point which is usually their hips. A Cushioned Wheelchair measuring tape can be utilized to measure this, Bariatric Wheelchairs however a backyard stick is chosen as it avoids individuals from covering the tape around their hips which would offer an incorrect outcome.
The basic wheelchair seat width is 16" (narrow grownup), 18" (basic adult), and 20" (large adult). For bariatric wheelchair weight patients, a 24" seat is offered.
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