Try: Try using pressure reducing devices these devices offer an effective way to reduce interface pressure below what is encountered with a standard mattress they cannot provide pressures consistently less than 25-32 mm hg so they may have to be used with a turning schedule examples of such devices include foam mattresses gel water mattresses static air mattresses foam overlays

Materials: Foam mattresses gel water mattresses static air mattresses foam overlays

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wound care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wound pressure ulcers pressure sores skin sheering mattress skin breakdown

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try using pressure relief devices these consistently reduce pressure below 25-32 mm hg examples include low air-loss therapy beds alternating pressure mattresses dynamic mattress systems air fluidized therapy systems

Materials: Low air-loss therapy beds alternating pressure mattresses dynamic mattress systems air fluidized therapy systems

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile

Information: n/a

References: wound care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wound pressure ulcers pressure sores skin sheering mattress skin breakdown

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Consider modifying the wheelchair with a swing away joystick mount this add-on feature makes it possible to move the joystick out of the way to get closer to tables desks and workstations

Materials: Swing away joystick mount

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: wheelchair swing away joystick mounts help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair powered wheelchair wheelchair controllers wheelchair joystick wheelchair add-on devices wheelchair attachments wheelchair swing away joystick mounts

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Do not change the setting on the oxygen without talking to a doctor first turning the flow rate up or down could put cr in danger keep track of how much oxygen is in the tank and order more in advance so cr doesn’t run out do not drink alcohol or take drugs that cause relaxation such as sleeping pills or sedatives they can cause cr to breathe too slowly call a doctor if feeling short of breath restless or confused very tired or like cr isn’t getting enough oxygen

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen short of breath restless confused alcohol

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Wash the nasal prongs with soap and water 1 or 2 times a week follow the equipment provider’s instructions on caring for the equipment replace the nasal prongs every 2 to 4 weeks if cr has a cold or the flu change them when the symptoms pass

Materials: Soap and water extra nasal prongs

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen nasal cannula care nasal prongs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Use a water-based moisturizer on lips and in nose to prevent drying and cracking read labels and look for a product that lists water as the first ingredient petroleum-based products such as vaseline petroleum jelly can plug the air holes in the cannula put a piece of gauze under the tubing to keep the skin behind ears from chafing

Materials: Water-based moisturizer gauze

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy oxygen dry skin chapped lips nasal cannula care nasal prongs

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Oxygen is a fire hazard it will make a flame burn hotter and faster it is very important to follow the steps below to keep everyone in the home safe never smoke or let anyone else smoke while using oxygen put up no smoking signs and be aware of people smoking near cr when cr is outside his her home

Materials: Paper and pen tape

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical

Information: n/a

References: respiratory care help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Oxygen therapy home oxygen fire safety smoking

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try adjusting the wheelchair wheel camber on the rear wheels of a wheelchair this will put less strain on shoulders since the plane of the wheel is closer to that of the shoulder

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair pushing wheelchair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try attaching a wheelchair spoke guard to each wheel

Materials: Wheelchair spoke guard

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair pushing wheelchair fingers caught in wheelchair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Try using spoked wheelchair wheels; spoked wheels are lighter than molded mag wheels; these wheels are often a long term cost saver; the most common type of damage is to the spokes and these can be easily replaced without replacing the entire wheel

Materials: Spoked wheelchair wheels

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance

Information: n/a

References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com

Keywords: Wheelchair pushing wheelchair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed