Invacare EC Wheelchair User Manual


 
Features and Functional Benefits
Regular andtall heights: Accommodates thedifferent posturalrequirementsandneed for tallerback
supportswhen used with tilt and/or recline
1"soft foam: Providesoptimal comfortwith pressureredistribution
Spacerfabric:Allowsfor improvedairflow betweenthe userand
backfor optimalmanagementofheatand moisture topromotebetter
skinintegrity
Scapularcutouts:Facilitatesupright positioning with trunk
extension without interfering withupperextremityfunction.
Bynot limiting upper extremity rangeofmotion, overall
functionality ismaximized
3"lateral contourdepth:Provides lateral trunk support to facilitatecentering andposturalcontrolwith
proximalstability required for function
Sacralsupport:Facilitatesproximalstabilityrequiredforfunction. Provides pelviccontrol/supportforan
upright posture with trunk extension
Sacralcontours: Taperedcontoursatthesacral portion of the backallowfullcontactof theback shellagainst
the user without interfering with hipplacementin the seating system
One tool assembly: Only one tool needed for all installations, adjustments and accessories
Single-point mounting hardware: Works with dual-point strength to create stability and securely
mounts between canes without any unwanted play, while allowing height, depth and back angle
adjustment. Designed to mount onto back canes with an outside diameter of 1" or 7/8"
Angle adjustablehardware: Allowsaccommodationof hip rangeofmotionlimitations,kyphotic postures
and posterior pelvictilt by opening upseat to back angle
Depth adjustablehardware: Allowspositioningwithoutlosingseat depth,thereby maximizingthe area of
seating surface foroptimal pressureredistribution
Heightadjustablehardware: Accommodates user’spositioning requirements in thewheelchair
10
InTouch
PCS Positioning Back
Model no. ITPCSR, ITPCST
HCPCS Code = E2620/E2621
Lock
Unlock
Quick Release Latch
Height
and width
adjustment
for optional
thoracic
lateral
supports
and pelvic
stabilizers
Thoracic
lateral
supports
Pelvic
stabilizers
Quick Release Latch:
A
llows one hand operation for
removal and remount of the back
during transport
Spacer fabric:
Regulation of heat and moisture
OptionalThoracic Lateral Supports: Optional
supports (4" tall) provide improved trunk control
and stability
OptionalPelvic Stabilizers: Optional supports
(3" tall) promote pelvic stability
These optionalsupportsprovideadditional positioningfor
the trunk and pelvis to increasesupport for maximizing
upright (spinal extension) and midline (centered)trunk
positioning.Thethoraciclateral supportsand pelvic
stabilizers areadjustable in heightand widthfor accom-
modatingfixed postureasymmetries, correcting flexible
posturaldeformitiesoradjusting over timetosupport
posturalchanges incrementally insteps. Additionally,
these supportsact as clinician’s handstokeep the
patient in thebest positionidentified.