Special Needs Kids products are required for proper positioning and mobility purpose. We carry a wide range of products like Strollers, Wheelchairs, Seating Systems, Beds, Adaptive Tricycles, Bath products and many more of major brands idealistic to meet the needs of children. Car Seats for Special Needs Gait Trainers & Walkers Special Needs Bath Supports Helmets & Neck Supports Special Needs Pediatric Products- Pediatric Seating System is an ideal way for children with moderate to severe physical and neurological disabilities to improve and maintain proper body alignment. Offer ideal body posture support and comfort to the special need kids. The right equipment for seating enhance the health and independence of individuals who require additional support with proper seating and positioning. Strollers and Pushchairs offer several benefits over a wheelchair including easily transportable, good for travel and fold up easily and compact. They meet all the needs of parents for an everyday portable stroller to transport their children.
Strollers and pushchairs provide much-needed freedom, safety and mobility for disabled children and their parents. Pediatric Wheelchairs are daily necessity for many children and enable child or teen to participate in all types of daily activities. A good pediatric wheelchair will be able to accommodate the needs of a pediatric user for several years. Designed especially for children and offers the maximum in safety and comfort that is sure to put smiles on the faces of parents and children alike. Special Needs Beds provide comfortable positioning for in-bed activities and provides a safe sleep environment for children. Works closely with health care professionals and caregivers to develop beds which are both easy to use and safe. Bed rail will help to prevent falls from the bed as well as doubling up as a support rail for getting in or out of the bed. Patient Lifts for Kids Patient Lifts for Kids are used to hoist the disabled patient who needs to be moved.
Together with slings they form complete patient transfer systems. These lifts are comfortable and safe to use. Also ideal for providing an easier means for showering or toileting. Help caregiver transfer a patient, with limited mobility, from the bed to a chair and back. Car Seats for Special Needs are specifically designed for children with special needs such as cerebral palsy, autism, or spinal cord complications or for those who require adaptive car seats or seat restraints for continued safety in cars or buses. Provide padded protection to the user for added security. Offer body support and promote a proper seating position. These car seats are comfortable, easy-to-use as well as easy to clean. Gait Trainers are sturdy, easy to use mobility aid to help those with limited mobility and leg stability issues with a safe and secure walking aid. Provide outstanding support in learning to walk, maintaining momentum, and building muscle skills.
Intended for children with physical disabilities, to provide the opportunity to improve walking ability. Pediatric Walkers can be fairly basic canes, crutches and walkers. The level of complexity will depend on the child's abilities and the degree of help they will need to walk. The canes can have a single tip which touches the ground while crutches are supported through the arm or arms. Generally height adjustable and can be either pulled from behind or pushed in from depending on the child's abilities. Standers are designed to provide the user with the benefits of weight bearing in an upright position. They can serve as an integral part of many developmentally disabled children's Allow quick and easy adjustments to the postural support. Commonly used by children who cannot stand on their own or for children who is suffering from different kinds of ailments in spine and limbs. The bathroom is an area where many accidents happen each year. Many special needs children require special bath equipment which provide hygiene, and bath safety.
The pediatric bath chairs make bathing enjoyable and safe. An adjustable shower chair can make shower time an ease. Adapted and assisted toileting systems are designed to be versatile, comfortable and easy to clean. Adaptive Tricycles makes it possible for children with physical disabilities to experience for the first time, a very essential play skill riding. These tricycle will provide therapeutic benefits to children with low muscle tone. Offer a safe, therapeutic and fun riding experience for children with physical disabilities. Helmets & Neck Supports are used to reduce the probability of blow and neck injuries. Lightweight, soft, durable and comfortable to wear. Help in reducing fatigue and improving attentiveness and concentration. Special Therapy Needs Products for children with special needs and for the physically and intellectually disabled. They meet the needs of special needs children as they improve their physical skills or provide sensory stimuli.
These products are designed for assisting and supporting the physical development of children with special needs. You will be prompted to enter your password on the next pageAppointments at Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic offers appointments in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota and at Mayo Clinic Health System locations. PreventionBy Mayo Clinic Staff Bedsores are easier to prevent than to treat, but that doesn't mean the process is easy or uncomplicated. And wounds may still develop with consistent, appropriate preventive care. Your doctor and other members of the care team can help develop a good strategy, whether it's personal care with at-home assistance, professional care in a hospital or some other situation. Position changes are key to preventing pressure sores. These changes need to be frequent, repositioning needs to avoid stress on the skin, and body positions need to minimize pressure on vulnerable areas. Other strategies include taking good care of your skin, maintaining good nutrition, quitting smoking and exercising daily.
Repositioning in a wheelchair Consider the following recommendations related to repositioning in a wheelchair: Shift your weight frequently. If you use a wheelchair, try shifting your weight about every 15 minutes. Ask for help with repositioning about once an hour. Lift yourself, if possible. If you have enough upper body strength, do wheelchair pushups — raising your body off the seat by pushing on the arms of the chair. Look into a specialty wheelchair. Some wheelchairs allow you to tilt them, which can relieve pressure. Select a cushion that relieves pressure. Use cushions to relieve pressure and help ensure your body is well-positioned in the chair. Various cushions are available, such as foam, gel, water filled and air filled. A physical therapist can advise you on how to place them and their role in regular repositioning. Repositioning in a bed Consider the following recommendations when repositioning in a bed:Change your body position every two hours.
Look into devices to help you reposition. If you have enough upper body strength, try repositioning yourself using a device such as a trapeze bar. Caregivers can use bed linens to help lift and reposition you. This can reduce friction and shearing. Try a specialized mattress. Use special cushions, a foam mattress pad, an air-filled mattress or a water-filled mattress to help with positioning, relieving pressure and protecting vulnerable areas. Your doctor or other care team members can recommend an appropriate mattress or surface. Adjust the elevation of your bed. If your hospital bed can be elevated at the head, raise it no more than 30 degrees. This helps prevent shearing. Use cushions to protect bony areas. Protect bony areas with proper positioning and cushioning. Rather than lying directly on a hip, lie at an angle with cushions supporting the back or front. You can also use cushions to relieve pressure against and between the knees and ankles. You can cushion or ''float'' your heels with cushions below the calves.
Protecting and monitoring the condition of your skin is important for preventing pressure sores and identifying stage I sores early so that you can treat them before they worsen. Clean the affected skin. Clean the skin with mild soap and warm water or a no-rinse cleanser. Use talcum powder to protect skin vulnerable to excess moisture. Apply lotion to dry skin. Change bedding and clothing frequently. Watch for buttons on the clothing and wrinkles in the bedding that irritate the skin. Inspect the skin daily. Inspect the skin daily to identify vulnerable areas or early signs of pressure sores. You will probably need the help of a care provider to do a thorough skin inspection. If you have enough mobility, you may be able to do this with the help of a mirror. Manage incontinence to keep the skin dry. If you have urinary or bowel incontinence, take steps to prevent exposing the skin to moisture and bacteria. Your care may include frequently scheduled help with urinating, frequent diaper changes, protective lotions on healthy skin, or urinary catheters or rectal tubes.
Your doctor, a dietitian or other members of the care team can recommend nutritional changes to help improve the health of your skin. Choose a healthy diet. You may need to increase the amount of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals in your diet. You may be advised to take dietary supplements, such as vitamin C and zinc. Drink enough to keep the skin hydrated. Good hydration is important for maintaining healthy skin. Your care team can advise you on how much to drink and signs of poor hydration. These include decreased urine output, darker urine, dry or sticky mouth, thirst, dry skin, and constipation. Ask for help if eating is difficult. If you have limited mobility or significant weakness, you may need help with eating in order to get adequate nutrition. Other important strategies that can help decrease the risk of bedsores include the following:If you smoke, quit. Talk to your doctor if you need help.Limited mobility is a key factor in causing pressure sores.
Daily exercise matched to your abilities can help maintain healthy skin. A physical therapist can recommend an appropriate exercise program that improves blood flow, builds up vital muscle tissue, stimulates appetite and strengthens the body.The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Health Care Professionals. Accessed Nov. 12, 2013. Berlowitz D. Treatment of pressure ulcers. Gestring M. Negative pressure wound therapy. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2014: 5 Books in 1. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; How to manage pressure ulcers. Berlowitz D. Prevention of pressure ulcers. Accessed Nov. 13, 2013. Tleyjeh I, et al. Infectious complications of pressure ulcers. Lebwohl MG, et al. Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; Neligan P. Plastic Surgery. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; Gupta S, et al. Optimal use of negative pressure wound therapy in treating pressure ulcers.
Lim JL, et al. Epidemiology and risk factors for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Accessed Nov. 15, 2013. Abrams GM, et al. Chronic complications of spinal cord injury. Accessed Nov. 18, 2013. Mattison M, et al. Hospital management of older adults. Rockville, Md.: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. Skin and soft tissue infections. Gibson LE (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 21, 2013. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.— The Mayo Clinic Diet, Second EditionMayo Clinic on Better Hearing and BalanceMayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life!Mayo Clinic on ArthritisThe Mayo Clinic Diet Online Other Topics in Patient Care & Health Info Diseases and Conditions A-Z Tests and Procedures A-Z Drugs and Supplements A-Z Patient and Visitor Guide