Appendicitis is an infection or inflammation of the appendix, a tube-like structure attached to the cecum (large intestine). The appendix is located in the right lower part of the abdomen in most children. Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency abdominal surgery in children.
A bariatric wheelchair may be needed in any situation where the weight of a patient makes using a standard wheelchair unsafe or impractical. Most standard wheelchairs have a weight limit of 250 to 300 pounds. Failure to observe the weight limit can cause serious injury if the frame breaks or a part fails. In these cases, a bariatric wheelchair is necessary for the safety of the user.
Lightweight wheelchairs typically are made from aluminum but sometimes from steel or a combination of both metals, which allows their less than standard weight of 38-50 lbs. Light Wheelchairs in this category generally weigh from 29 â 34 lbs. We have many wheelchairs to choose from in the 29 â 34 pound weight range and we also have chairs that are well below 29 lbs in the ultra light wheelchair category. If it is light weight you are looking for, ask about our new 14.5 lb frame ERGO FLIGHT.