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1300 133 120Thursday, July 29, 2010 | 10:36 PM AESTBriefCASE
Table of Contents
1. Welcome
2. Lifetipping update
3. Views from the field
4. Feature product
5. Dates for the calendar
6. New products
7. Product Update
Welcome
Welcome to the second edition of Vic briefCASE. We are now going to be able to include pictures/diagrams and extra information at the “click-of-a-link”. We trust you will find our newsletter informative, easy to read and navigate to relivant articles and information!
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FANTASTIC SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS COMING UP!
We have a great education & training calendar running over the next few months, including workshops on Powerchairs and Pressure Ulcer Prevention happening during June, July & August. Click here to register now or for further information. Hurry, numbers are limited.
Lifetipping update
Congratulations to Emma Jane who won the latest week of Lifetipping, Lifehealthcare's footy tipping competition. It's not too late to enter (you will receive the average of the scores when you join anytime throughout the season). It is FREE to join and you could win a weekly prize of a $60 hamper and/or the overall prize of $1000.00 travel voucher.
Views from the field
Tips for night-time positioning:Leckey Sleepform System is continuing to sell well and yes, we do offer home trials to see if it suits. We are finding it suits best younger children (mainly preschool or early primary grades), and both those children with high tone and those who are very floppy. However there are quite a few older children who have done well with the system – if you think it may suit a client of yours please speak to Richard direct click here for further information.
Leckey Sleepform Temperature Control Sheet - This product, sold as an accessory to the Sleepform night time positioning system, is made with Outlast®, which absorbs excess body heat, stores it and then releases it when needed. It is generally used to help prevent users from getting excessively hot during the night. Commonly we use the Sleepform system with children with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, however a colleague in NSW reports that they have just had their first successful trial with the Temperature Control sheet with client with Multiple Sclerosis, who won't progress to a full Sleepform. This client is somewhat overweight and has limited mobility (uses a power chair) and is currently using alternating air mattress and feels like his head is going to "explode" from the heat. The Leckey Sleepform Temperature Control Sheet worked well to help resolve this problem and it has been suggested by therapists that the sheet should work well with other clients who experience difficulty regulating body temperature issues, who don't necessarily need a positioning mould. Leckey Sleepform Temperature Control Sheet is available in two sizes:
Small RRP $264
Large RRP $347
ASKLE POSITIONING SYSTEM - While we are finding the Leckey Sleepform system just unbeatable for many children, it has also been our observation that there are lots of customers out there who really don’t need or tolerate this level of night time positioning, but would still benefit from positioning support while in bed, whether for comfort, pressure relief or other practical reasons. Otto Bock is now offering a variety of Askle Positioning Accessories: these are a variety of soft shaped cushions, covered in Promust PU fabric, which is waterproof with antibacterial stitching. The cushions can be wiped clean with disinfectant and/or machine washed, and the shapes are a mix of donuts, wedges, sausages and crescents that are quite versatile in their potential applications. Click here for further information.
A starter kit is available for purchase RRP $1800.
QUICKIE ACTIVE MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS There have been quite a few recent product enhancements throughout the Quickie manual range, already coming though on many manual chairs. Our Quickie 2 Lite demo wheelchair has arrived and ready for trials!
Highlights of recent changes to the range include:
1. Litespoke wheels are now standard on Quickie 2 and GT series chairs, these have a streamlined hub design and are significantly lighter
2. Q2 is now significantly lighter, after a lot of weight has been removed – mainly from the crossbrace and the legrest hangers
3. Q-Fit technology is now being used in receivers for side guards and armrests – there is a spring-loaded component inside the receiver that makes it fit much more snugly, removing the annoying “wiggle” that was previously present.
4. Quickie sideguards themselves have been redesigned, they now have a nice hole to grab when removing or inserting – great for quads or others with reduced hand function.
5. The single post height adjustable armrests have also had an upgrade, now featuring an easier release handle and height adjustment, with contoured armrest pads available. They are also interchangeable right and left, removing the chance of someone jamming the armrest into the wrong side and getting it stuck.
6. The flip-back armrest also has been redesigned so it looks a bit nicer and more importantly, is much lighter.
7. Nice gel armrest pads and hanger protectors are now available to improve comfort
8. GT and GTi now come standard with a locking fold-down back, converting the backrest towel bar into a convenient handle to lift the frame.
Feature product
The Rodeo is a versatile Tilt-In-Space wheelchair. Its compact folding and lightweight design makes life much easier for carers.
Features include:
- 10 to 45 degrees adjustable tilt
- 90 to 105 degrees seat back angle adjustment
- Adjustable seat depth allows for growth
- Height adjustable push handle
- Folds with all positioning options in place
- Angle adjustable, elevating legrest
- Unique positioning options are: pelvic stabiliser, abductor, solid side panel, headwings, Oxygen holder, storage tray, etc.
It is also available as a Bus Transport Model which comes standard with tie-down system, H-Harness, headrest extension and foot straps.
Dates for the calendar
MAY
Tuesday 19th Workshop/Product Launch Advanced seating & positioning ALBURY
Wednesday 20th Workshop/Product Launch Advanced seating & positioning SHEPPARTON
Thursday 28th Seating Clinic BENDIGO
JUNE
Tuesday 2nd Seating Clinic GEELONG
Wednesday 10th Seating Clinic ALBURY
Thursday 11th Powerchairs Workshop BRUNSWICK
Thursday 25th Seating Clinic BENDIGO
JULY
Friday 31st Pressure Ulcer Prevention Workshop BRUNSWICK
AUGUST
Tuesday 4th Pressure Ulcer Prevention Workshop BRUNSWICK
Click here to register
For more infomation on any of our upcoming training sessions or workshops please contact Joelle Clamp jclamp@lifehealthcare.com.au.
New products
Sunrise has now launched the NEW PULSE 6 POWER WHEELCHAIR (mid wheel drive). See PDF for information. Competitively priced and offers a range of new options that really improve choice in the power chair market. More news on this great products in upcoming issues. The Pulse 6 will be available for people to try out at our Powerchairs Workshop in June
JAY 3 CUSHIONS – have not seen yet but here they are on there way soon. Look out for the information in future issues.