Perfect Support by Invacare Transport Wheelchairs

For starters, not many people are aware of the concept of transport chairs as being different from the traditional standard or lightweight wheelchairs. The difference lies not only in design but also in the benefits and effects of its use on the user patient. The point that is to be noted and highlighted is that in transport chairs, the front casters and the rear wheels are the same or nearly the same size. This size can vary between six to twelve inches. On the other hand, the regular wheelchair has rear wheels that are larger than the wheels on the front.

Transport chairs are generally used for patients who cannot self-propel themselves. This means that for the chair to navigate and produce mobility, the patient must seek help from a caregiver. This is particularly in the cases of strokes, effects of being involved in highly injurious accidents and the likes that have left the patient dependent and immobile. Such medical cases might require constant and close supervision by a healthcare provider or a nurse, and transport chairs are helpful in the manner that the wheels do not roll unless external force is exerted on them by the caregiver. They are also easily foldable and have lighter frames for convenient storage and transport. They usually weigh from 14 to 28lbs and are suitable for short-term uses, for instance during travels and trips.

Invacare Transport Chairs are available in chiefly three versions-
The Invacare Tracer Wheelchair. The design of this model is suitable for public places such as airports, railways stations and shopping complexes as it is agreeable to multiple patients. They are known for their comfort factor, hard-wearing trait that gives them a long life and reasonable price tag. The Invacare Tracer Transport Chair comes with footrests, armrests, nylon upholstery and a seat width of nineteen inches. It is priced at $118.99 on ojmedical.com
The Invacare Aluminium Transport Chair. This model has twelve inch rear wheels and has wheel locks that are operated by the care-provider for easy and careful usage of the transport chair. It is of a standard design and comes with permanent, padded armrests, and footrests that can be folded up and swung out of the way. It has a weight carrying capacity of up to 250lbs.
The Invacare Bariatric Transport Chair. This is specially designed for use by obese patients and can easily support up to 400lbs. The armrests are removable and the back is collapsible, while the seat width is about 22".

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