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SKILL 16 –Ascending Multiple Steps –Two Operators
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Inform patient of procedure, Back chair against first
step
Place the wheelchair in the tilt position
Insure bottom operator is grasping a non-removable
part of the chair, such as the frame
Gently roll the rear wheel up each step. The bottom
operator should support the weight while the top
operator repositions his feet. Do not lift the chair
completely off the ground.
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After completing the final step, back the chair away
from the stps until the last step is visible. Gently
lower front wheels