Wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs are important means of transportation for elderly and disabled people with limited mobility. But when you go to public places, you need to take an elevator. The editor of Weiyijia Wheelchair Network explains the precautions for using a wheelchair or electric wheelchair to take an elevator. To avoid accidents caused by improper operation when taking the elevator.
In recent years, there have been frequent elevator safety accidents. On the morning of May 23rd, a thrilling scene occurred at Wuxi 101st Hospital: Uncle Chen, who was in his 60s, pushed his 90s old mother-in-law onto the escalator with a wheelchair. Due to the narrow surface of the escalator, the front and rear wheels of the wheelchair fell on two steps respectively. After the elevator went up, the previous step suddenly rose, causing the two elderly people to lose their center of gravity and overturn backwards. Fortunately, at this moment, a little sister from the People's Liberation Army behind them, Wang Jiaqian, saw this and immediately supported them with her body! With the help of everyone, the danger was saved. Thanks to Wang Jiaqian's brave and prompt handling, Uncle Chen and the old lady were not in any major trouble, but her right leg was twisted due to being pressed down at the bottom.
When using a wheelchair or electric wheelchair, please take a straight ladder instead of an inclined ladder. There are roughly two types of inclined ladders, one is a stepped inclined ladder, and the other is a smooth inclined ladder. Do not use a stepped inclined ladder when using a wheelchair or electric wheelchair; Experienced individuals with good upper limb strength can take a smooth inclined elevator, but they need to firmly grasp the elevator handrail.