(August 4, 2016) Restrained-wheelchair occupants are 45 times more likely to sustain injuries during an accident than those restrained in a standard vehicle seat with an approved seat belt. When a wheelchair or non-standard mobility device is used in a motor vehicle as a passenger seat; the dynamics of restraint are changed drastically. It’s important for private ambulance companies to take special consideration to ensure the safety of the occupant.
Download the latest guideline from Glatfelter Commercial Ambulance on wheelchair transports. This free guide offers recommendations and procedures for securing wheelchairs and riders.
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