ABSTRACT
Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 940 Factors in Choosing Medical Equipment ................................................................................. 940
Growth ................................................................................................................................941 Changes Due to Age and Activity Level ...............................................................................941 Changes in Physical or Cognitive Function ......................................................................... 942
Medical Equipment Categories ............................................................................................... 942 Avoiding Omissions ................................................................................................................ 942 Mobility Equipment ................................................................................................................ 943
Wheelchairs ........................................................................................................................ 943 Problems in Wheelchair Selection ....................................................................................... 944 Manual Wheelchair vs. Stroller ........................................................................................... 944 Motorized Wheelchairs ....................................................................................................... 946 Required Accessories ........................................................................................................... 946
Pressure Reduction ..........................................................................................................947 Custom ’erapeutic Seating Systems ..............................................................................947 Mobility and Accessibility Features ................................................................................. 948 Safety Features ............................................................................................................... 948 Convenience and Activities of Daily Living Features ...................................................... 948
Bathroom Safety Equipment ................................................................................................... 949 ’erapeutic Pediatric Equipment for the Home ...................................................................... 949 Standing ’erapy .................................................................................................................... 949 Recreational Equipment .......................................................................................................... 950
Introduction ’is chapter addresses the need for accurate assessments of rehabilitation medical equipment in a life care plan (LCP) for the pediatric client. It discusses the various factors that must be considered in choosing the correct model and types of equipment. ’is text notes common errors of equipment planning and o•ers suggestions for achieving more accurate results. ’e roles of the rehabilitation technology supplier (RTS) or assistive technology professional (ATP) are also discussed as a benecial tool to the life care planner.
