I have used this technique with patients as well. The idea is that since the ROHO is "Squishy", you put the board underneath the cushion in the wheelchair so that the surface the patient is pushing against is firm. Also if it is a ROHO Quadtro cushion, make sure the cells are locked so that air is not moving around in the cushion while the person is transferring. Mary Alice On Nov 19, 2007, at 9:52 PM, susanne wrote:
> ---- Original Message ---- > From: "Chris Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:01 AM > Subject: Re: [OTlist] ROHO Cushions and Transfer Boards? > >> So does the patient sit on the cushion while sliding? >> Sounds rather difficult since Rohos are squishy. Why do >> this? > > No - the Roho stays in place. I imagine this technique is > mostly used by someone who can mostly transfer without the > board, but uses it for safety, difficult transfers etc. Saw > it mentioned, by more than one poster, on the CareCure > forums http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/index.php? > > Susanne > > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > ********************************************************************** > **************** > Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science > for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. > www.otdegree.com/otn > ********************************************************************** > **************** -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
