Can you further explain "1. Proper placement is critical". Are you
talking about certain places found in fiberglass showers that are not a
good idea to place, or are you talking about proper placement that will
optimize the safety during the transfer? Are there some types of
showers or tubs in which the suction cup grab bars will not work?
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From: Ron Carson <rdcar...@otnow.com>
To: cmnahrw...@aol.com <OTlist@OTnow.com>
Sent: Tue, Jul 14, 2009 8:46 am
Subject: Re: [OTlist] Why OT's Should NOT Focus on the UE
I would NOT recommend them unless you are there to supervise their use.
On the other hand, you may make patients aware of the device while at
the same time giving them precautions such as:
1. Proper placement is critical
2. Not designed to bear weight
3. Check before using
etc.
Also, there are different quality suction devices. I always recommend
the most expensive devices.
I like empowering patients to make informed decisions about devices. Be
it a walker or reacher, I try leaving the final decision up to the
patient/caregiver, if possible.
Ron
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From: cmnahrw...@aol.com <cmnahrw...@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009
To: OTlist@OTnow.com <OTlist@OTnow.com>
Subj: [OTlist] Why OT's Should NOT Focus on the UE
cac> That reminds me of a question that I had this morning. Has anyone
had
cac> any luck with suction cup grab bars. I work in acute rehab and
cac> patients often want to order them for home, but I do not get to
follow
cac> up with them after their DC to determine if they actually work. I
cac> think this may be a good question for the home heatlh OTs. I read
in
cac> consumer reports that the person should not put significant weight
cac> through them, and to only use them for balance. I am wondering
if I
cac> should recommend them at all
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