Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
Dan, I'm so glad I read your post about you having a bunch of trouble with the Quadro. Because I've been seriously considering getting one, but now I'm not going to. I've been using the regular high profile for over 10+ years without any problems. Bobbie. C-4,5,6,7 1973 motor cycle Smile Everyday > On Feb 12, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Danny Hearn wrote: > > Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section > type? I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately > every one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where > my rear sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing > it again! Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each > day..I may need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my > service place to contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care > about clients there anymore. Dan H** > > From: "c5sc...@gmail.com" > To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" > > Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion > > Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs. A good cushion is key but you still > need to get off your butt. > > Eric W Rudd > > Sent from Windows Mail > > From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada > Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:49 PM > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > > Hi all, > > I'm a quad C5 for 8 years. > > I need a cushion because I've pression sore. > > Can you tell me what is the best cushion? > > Thanks. > > Enviado desde mi iPod > > >
Re: [QUAD-L] Epi Pen
I will report back to the quadlist on my meeting re: epi pen. It's interesting to hear that others have had the same issue. I'll print out your emails and take them with me as testimonials (will black out your name/email address.) The idea of involving an OT has merit. I'll contact an OT friend to get her input on crafting a few prototypes from coloplast material. I welcome further testimonials or input.You guys are the best! Don P On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 12:02 PM, Don Smith wrote: Can you please follow up with the group with any outcome, This past spring I had a bad reaction to medi honey also called munuka (spelling) honey, it comes from New Zealand. I spent 6 hours in the ER. and carry an eppy pen when I'm out but I am a c5/6 incomp. quad and would also have problems if the need came up. I'm not sure if it's all honey and bee products, but better safe then sorry. Don From: Don Price To: "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:56 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Epi Pen I've recently had a strange allergic reaction that causes my lips and face to swell. It happens about once per month, in the middle of the night and so far we haven't been able to determine the cause. Yesterday I saw a specialist (Allergist) and we're doing some tests to find the cause. She wants me to have an epi-pen with me in case my air ways ever start to swell shut. An epi-pen is for emergency injections of epinephron, and you basically stab it into your thigh and it auto-injects medication. We worked with two different 'dummy pens' that have no needle or medication just to teach me how to use the pen if I ever needed it in an emergency. However, I was unable to grasp either of the pens well enough to push down hard enough to trigger the auto-inject mechanism. My doctor insists that I be able to do it myself in case of emergency. My question is: do any of know of an epi-pen that is more 'quad friendly?' My doctor admitted she had never considered this situation, although it could easily be an issue for anyone with limited hand function such as arthritis or gout. So, my doctor is having reps from the companies that sell these pens come in and meet with me/her so we can brainstorm on a solution. I welcome any input from my quadlist friends. Don Price Tempe, AZ
Re: [QUAD-L] Epi Pen
Can you please follow up with the group with any outcome, This past spring I had a bad reaction to medi honey also called munuka (spelling) honey, it comes from New Zealand. I spent 6 hours in the ER. and carry an eppy pen when I'm out but I am a c5/6 incomp. quad and would also have problems if the need came up. I'm not sure if it's all honey and bee products, but better safe then sorry. Don From: Don Price To: "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:56 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Epi Pen I've recently had a strange allergic reaction that causes my lips and face to swell. It happens about once per month, in the middle of the night and so far we haven't been able to determine the cause. Yesterday I saw a specialist (Allergist) and we're doing some tests to find the cause. She wants me to have an epi-pen with me in case my air ways ever start to swell shut. An epi-pen is for emergency injections of epinephron, and you basically stab it into your thigh and it auto-injects medication. We worked with two different 'dummy pens' that have no needle or medication just to teach me how to use the pen if I ever needed it in an emergency. However, I was unable to grasp either of the pens well enough to push down hard enough to trigger the auto-inject mechanism. My doctor insists that I be able to do it myself in case of emergency. My question is: do any of know of an epi-pen that is more 'quad friendly?' My doctor admitted she had never considered this situation, although it could easily be an issue for anyone with limited hand function such as arthritis or gout. So, my doctor is having reps from the companies that sell these pens come in and meet with me/her so we can brainstorm on a solution. I welcome any input from my quadlist friends. Don Price Tempe, AZ
[QUAD-L] Cushion
Thanks for yours advice. I'll intent with quad tro high profile of Roho. I live in México and is more dificult and expensive find it but I'll do. Enviado desde mi iPod
Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
Thank you Eric and KK--I think I'll have to go back to regular hi-profile. Dan H** From: "c5sc...@gmail.com" To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" ; Danny Hearn Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion Dan It’s the regular Hi-Profile. I seem to remember having the same problems w/ my quatro select. Eric W Rudd Sent from Windows Mail From: Danny Hearn Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:11 AM To: c5sc...@gmail.com, Gustavo Ortiz Estrada, quad-list@eskimo.com Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there anymore. Dan H** From: "c5sc...@gmail.com" To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs. A good cushion is key but you still need to get off your butt. Eric W Rudd Sent from Windows Mail From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Hi all, I'm a quad C5 for 8 years. I need a cushion because I've pression sore. Can you tell me what is the best cushion? Thanks. Enviado desde mi iPod
Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
Dan It’s the regular Hi-Profile. I seem to remember having the same problems w/ my quatro select. Eric W Rudd Sent from Windows Mail From: Danny Hearn Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:11 AM To: c5sc...@gmail.com, Gustavo Ortiz Estrada, quad-list@eskimo.com Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there anymore. Dan H** From: "c5sc...@gmail.com" To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs. A good cushion is key but you still need to get off your butt. Eric W Rudd Sent from Windows Mail From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Hi all, I'm a quad C5 for 8 years. I need a cushion because I've pression sore. Can you tell me what is the best cushion? Thanks. Enviado desde mi iPod
Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
Eric, are you on the regular high profile cusion or the Quatro 4 section type? I used to use a regular one, then they had me try the quatroLately every one they give me keeps going flat but only in the back left side where my rear sits...they have replaced it twice but now this week it began doing it again! Me and wife are going nuts, she has to fill it many times each day..I may need to go back to the regular old type, I'm waiting for my service place to contact me..they have got real slow and don't seem to care about clients there anymore. Dan H** From: "c5sc...@gmail.com" To: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada ; "quad-list@eskimo.com" Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion Been on a Roho High Profile for 16yrs. A good cushion is key but you still need to get off your butt. Eric W Rudd Sent from Windows Mail From: Gustavo Ortiz Estrada Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 5:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Hi all, I'm a quad C5 for 8 years. I need a cushion because I've pression sore. Can you tell me what is the best cushion? Thanks. Enviado desde mi iPod
Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
I have had good luck with a RO-HO for over 30 years. Rose In a message dated 2/11/2014 6:49:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, gus...@hotmail.com writes: Hi all, I'm a quad C5 for 8 years. I need a cushion because I've pression sore. Can you tell me what is the best cushion? Thanks. Enviado desde mi iPod
Re: [QUAD-L] Remote Control Door Opener
The "Auto Door Industry" for the lazy, disAbled, and security minded consumer, have basic packages and special custom packages for those who wish to spend more money. Keep in mind the door units are considered RECEIVERS and Key FOBs are TRANSMITTERS. I've seen number pads and sensors that reacted to "SCANNER DECALS" mounted on various objects ... including wheelchairs. They can be programmed to unlock doors that are locked before opening them. This would apply inside or outside the door. So keep in mind that almost anything can be modified or altered to meet a consumer's demand. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/11/2014 1:38:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, whe...@cvn.net writes: i bought a push button mechanical key-less lock that did not need a battery. i read reviews that the battery ones have trouble in cold weather. might just need to change batteries more. i had trouble with mine not unlocking even with a key. the seller/an amazon partner did send me a new part but i have not had in installed. it was nice while it did work. derrick in cold PA On 2/11/2014 2:11 PM, Don Price wrote: There are also key-less locks that use a number pad to open. These are great if you're able to push a few buttons to unlock the door (pencil in a cuff? mouth stick?) The great thing about these locks is you can tell friends/family/caregivers the code. There's no danger of getting locked out because you've forgotten your key. If you ever change caregivers you can simply change the number code on the lock--no worry about collecting keys or having duplicates made. Downside to these locks is that they're expensive and pushing the code may be tricky for some quads. Don. On Friday, February 7, 2014 4:46 PM, _"c5sc...@gmail.com"_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) __ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) wrote: position your chair so when they open it themselves you only allow it to open so far, to verify who it is, then tell them “come on in” Eric W Rudd Sent from Windows Mail From: KK Batte Sent: Friday, February 7, 2014 5:37 PM To: quad I have a front door remote opener. But if the door is locked, the remote doesn't work. When you are alone, how do you unlock & open the door? KK
Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion
Hiya Gus! A seating and positioning clinic, can evaluate you for the best cushion... FOR YOUR BODY. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/11/2014 5:49:28 P.M. Central Standard Time, gus...@hotmail.com writes: Hi all, I'm a quad C5 for 8 years. I need a cushion because I've pression sore. Can you tell me what is the best cushion? Thanks. Enviado desde mi iPod
Re: [QUAD-L] Epi Pen
Have you considered bringing in an Occupational Therapist to help you and the Reps? Perhaps an OT can suggest a tangible adapter for the pen for better grip. Best Wishes In a message dated 2/11/2014 1:56:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, donpric...@yahoo.com writes: I've recently had a strange allergic reaction that causes my lips and face to swell. It happens about once per month, in the middle of the night and so far we haven't been able to determine the cause. Yesterday I saw a specialist (Allergist) and we're doing some tests to find the cause. She wants me to have an epi-pen with me in case my air ways ever start to swell shut. An epi-pen is for emergency injections of epinephron, and you basically stab it into your thigh and it auto-injects medication. We worked with two different 'dummy pens' that have no needle or medication just to teach me how to use the pen if I ever needed it in an emergency. However, I was unable to grasp either of the pens well enough to push down hard enough to trigger the auto-inject mechanism. My doctor insists that I be able to do it myself in case of emergency. My question is: do any of know of an epi-pen that is more 'quad friendly?' My doctor admitted she had never considered this situation, although it could easily be an issue for anyone with limited hand function such as arthritis or gout. So, my doctor is having reps from the companies that sell these pens come in and meet with me/her so we can brainstorm on a solution. I welcome any input from my quadlist friends. Don Price Tempe, AZ
