However, it would also meet the needs of clients with life limiting conditions, including MND and MS. Due to its enhanced levels of comfort, it could also be used for clients with aching joints, where any movement is painful e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ehlers-Danios syndromes or osteoporosis.

The independent back rest also means that it can meet the needs of semi-ambulant and non-ambulant users, addressing posture and positioning requirements by using the extensive range of additional accessories and features to modify the chair to meet the individual needs of the client. A very versatile porter chair with an extensive range of potential users.

The Harlem Porter healthcare chair is the ideal chair to be used as part of a 24-hour postural care programme, with those clients with skin integrity problems or a history of pressure sores as it can be easily repositioned to allow for optional pressure relief whilst not impacting on their occupational performance, enabling an individual to engage comfortably in tasks they need or want to do.

The Harlem Porter healthcare chair can be used in a number of health and care environments including hospitals, hospices and care homes as well as in domestic situations.

Environments:

Mechanisms

The manual mechanism allows for an independent backrest recline.  It is operated by the lever on the push handle.   The back can be reclined into a range of positions to meet individual postural needs, the position locks when the lever is released.  It allows for an angle range of 95º  to 120º.

For further details on this mechanism, with video clips, visit the Mechanism Section.

Pressure Management Back Cushions

There is a choice of six interchangeable and adjustable pressure management back cushions that enable the chair to be adapted to a single user’s changing needs or to adapt the chair to another user. This ensures greater longevity of its usage.

In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning or replacement. See Back Cushion Section for details on the individual cushions.

Pressure Management Seat Cushions

There is a choice of four interchangeable seat cushions each with different pressure management features.  You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair.

Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning or replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction.  See Seat Cushion Section for details of the individual cushions.

Seat Angle Adjustment

With an angle range of 15˚ degrees the tilting seat can help to reduce the risk of an individual falling from the chair due to severe involuntary movements as well as allowing for different levels of comfort and postural control.

Seat angle range 0º – 15º

Seat Depth Adjustment

The Harlem comes with a mechanism to adjust the seat depth so that the right seat depth can be achieved.  The Seat depth range is 432mm – 533mm (17-21″)

In addition, there is the option to purchase seat adjuster pads which will increase the range of adjustment.  These are explained in the Optional Accessories Section.

The seat depth should be long enough to support the upper part of the legs whilst allowing the back to rest comfortably on the backrest. If the seat is too long the user is likely to slouch in the chair to get their feet on the floor, which puts extra pressure on their lower spine, if too short it will cause additional pressure on the thighs risking potential skin breakdown.

Sliding Footplate

This enables the user to place their feet safely on the footplate whilst being portered, but because it can be hidden away it allows uninterrupted access with a hoist. The footplate has been designed with a central castor to maximize stability.

The cover can also be easily removed for cleaning or replacement.

Heavy-duty push handle

For ease of movement the Harlem comes with a heavy-duty push handle with rubber grips.

Castors

The Harlem comes with four heavy-duty lockable castors built in as standard.  There is the option to upgrade these to directional castors.

D-Rings

D-rings are fitted as standard.

Leg Support Block

The Harlem comes with a contoured leg support block. The contoured leg channels provide comfort and support by reducing the risk of a user crossing

their legs or from their legs falling off the edge of the leg support. Attach the leg support using the connecting straps as indicated. The connecting straps fitted to the chair are an optional accessory.

Seat Depth Adjusters

In addition to the adjustable seat depth which is built into the chair there is the option to purchase additional seat depth adjusters.   There is a choice of two sets of detachable adjuster pads, 25.4mm (1″) or 50.8mm (2″).

High Wear Areas

Purchase a pair of full-length arm covers to protect the arms.

Headrests

There are five headrests to choose from, all of which come with a Velcro tab allowing them to fit over the top cushions.  For further details on each of these options please refer to the Headrest Section.

• Head roll
• Small head pillow
• Small profile headrest
• Large profile headrest
• Midline headrest

Lap Strap and Pad

A lap strap that can be easily shortened or lengthened and which has a quick release clip can be purchased.  This is a lap strap and not a pelvic positioner and should never be used for restraining purposes.

Coolform Gel on Arm Tops*

For enhanced comfort and pressure control Coolform Gel can be fitted into the arm tops.

VP Fabric on Arm Top / Inside Arm*

*Please note that some of the cushions are not available on the small sized chair.

In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning or replacement.

If you would like to find out about what back cushions are available on other healthcare chairs from the Repose range please contact the sales department on 01384 567401.

Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning or replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction.

If you would like to find out about what seat cushions are available on other healthcare chairs from the Repose range please contact the sales department on 01384 567401.