Positioning Belts Or Harnesses; Riding Your Wheelchair - Ki Mobility Focus CR Manual De Instrucciones Y Garantía

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
G. Positioning Belts or Harnesses
WARNING: Improper use of positioning belts can cause the user to slide underneath the
positioning belt in the wheelchair. If this should happen, chest compression or suffocation
due to pressure from the belt can occur. If this occurs, the user's breathing may be
hampered causing serious injury or death.
• Improper use of positioning belts could cause body parts to become entangled
which can restrict mobility and movement, which could result in serious injury or
death.
Ki Mobility recommends the use of pelvic positioning belts. Pelvic positioning belts can reduce
the risk of falling from your wheelchair.
Positioning belts, such as pelvic positioning belts and anterior trunk harnesses and straps, are
designed to assist, retain and support proper positioning and posture in the wheelchair.
• Ensure the user does not slide underneath the positioning belt in the wheelchair seat.
• The positioning belt should have a snug fit; tight enough to hold their position, but not so
tight as to restrict breathing. An open hand should be able to fit between the belt and the
user.
• Proper use of cushions can contribute to pelvic stability and reduce sliding.
• NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor's order.
i. Unless you can remove the belts easily in an emergency. If you cannot do this, consult
with your health care advisor for other options to help with your posture.
b. On a user who is unconscious or agitated.
c. As an occupant restraint or safety belt in a motor vehicle. A positioning belt is not
designed to replace a seat belt that is attached to the frame of a vehicle, which would
be required of an effective seat belt. During a sudden stop, with the force of the stop,
the user would be thrown forward. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and fur-
ther injury may result from the belts or straps. Reference Transit section of this manual
for further information.
H. Riding Your Wheelchair
WARNING: Avoid pushing or using your wheelchair on soft, rough, uneven, or slick
surfaces (including but not limited to ice, sand, loose soil, grass, gravel, potholes, cracks,
and broken pavement). Use on such surfaces could cause the wheelchair to lose stability
causing it to tip unexpectedly resulting in a fall or loss of control. A fall or loss of control
could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death.
• Always look ahead for potential obstructions or surface transitions that could cause
your front caster wheels to catch causing your wheelchair to abruptly stop. Failure
to do so could cause the wheelchair to tip unexpectedly resulting in a fall or loss of
control. A fall or loss of control could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious
injury or death.
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