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Item Details
A Buyers Guide - Mobile Shower/Commode Chairs
ILC Reference NO 11:45:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
A mobile shower / commode chair is a wheelchair which may be used in the shower, over the toilet, or with a pan fitted under the seat as a commode chair. The chairs are fitted with wheels and/or castors and are designed to be attendant propelled or occupant propelled (self propelling). The frame is constructed from non-corrosive metals or plastics and the seat is either a full seat with commode aperture or a plastic or padded seat.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
. A one piece footboard or conventional footplates may be fitted.
. Brakes are fitted to castors on attendant propelled models and on frame to act on large wheels of self propelling models.
. Use of a mobile shower / commode chair reduces the number of transfers necesssary during toiletting / bathing routine.
Points to Consider:
Frame:
- Stainless steel is rust resistant.
- Mild steel epoxy-coated or chromed.
- Pre-zinc dipped to retard corrosion.
- Plastic
- Folding or non-folding
Castors:
- Brakes on front or rear castors.
- Brakes on all four castors.
- Track locks on front or rear castors.
- Low maintenance
Wheels:
- 500mm or 610mm diameter
- Solid or pneumatic tyres
- Push rims
Seat:
- Toilet seat solid plastic or `Cush N Soft'
- Full seat easier for self transfer
- Full seat padded with full round hole, front opening or side opening.
- Option of handmade seat to remove seams from hole and for
customised seats.
- Height of clearance under seat for use of chair over WC pan.
Armrests:
- Fixed for standing transfer.
- Removable or swingaway for side transfers
- Padded armrests
Footrests:
- One piece footboard that slides under frame of folds upwards.
- Swingaway detachable footrests
- No footrest
- Legrest extensions on non-folding metal framed chairs.
Extras/options:
- Removable pan carrier fitted under seat to hold bedpan for use as commode. NOTE: It is important that the clearance between the pan and the underside is sufficient that buttock skin cannot be damaged when pan is removed from rear of chair.
- Anti-tip bar for a person with double amputation of lower limbs.
- Backrest extensions
There is an Australian Standard for Mobile Shower / toilet chairs.
We are keen to receive feedback on the information we provide... If there is something we should add or need to change, please let us know.
These are general suggestions - if you experience considerable difficulty in performing activities of daily living, consult an occupational therapist at a community health centre or Aged Care Assessment team, or make an appointment with the ILC.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
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