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Oxygen Bottle Holder
This allows a small oxygen bottle to be fitted to the rear of the wheelchair to
provide the occupant with an oxygen supply.
Safety note for prescribers and users
A risk of imbalance due to the cylinder weight may exist.
A potential risk of fire may exist.
A stability test and risk assessment should be carried out by the prescriber.
The following checks should be made before using the wheelchair: -
Check that the oxygen cylinder is securely attached.
Check that the oxygen line is not fouling or touching any moving parts of the wheelchair, such as
the wheels.
Check the condition of the oxygen tubing.
The oxygen source should be turned OFF when not in use.
The oxygen bottle and contents should be used only for the purpose of providing oxygen for the
user.
Check that the oxygen cylinder has sufficient oxygen for any use planned including return
journeys.
The user and carer should not smoke in the presence of the oxygen bottle.
The carrying and use of an oxygen bottle will affect the stability of the wheelchair.
If the wheelchair is to be transported, the oxygen bottle should be removed and
stored appropriately within the vehicle. Seek advice from your healthcare professional.
Crutch Holder
The crutch holder provides a storage location for crutches and
walking sticks. The sticks and crutches should be placed in the
holder and secured with the Velcro tie at the top
Always ensure that any items stored in the crutch holder
are made secure.
These may affect the stability of the wheelchair seek
advice from your healthcare professional.
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