SafeStep: Armrest for Medical Beds

The challenge

This project is needed to assist individuals with limited mobility in getting up from patient chairs.It promotes mobility and independence, enhances quality of life, and reduces safety risks during transfers.

Who it helps

People in need of assistance to get up on a high patient chair.

How it works

The armrest solution effectively addresses the challenge by offering stable support, reducing the risk of imbalance and ensuring safety when Adi gets onto the gynecologist's bed. Its custom design and adjustability make the process easier and more secure.

We offer a custom armrest that provides stable support, making it safer and easier for individuals with balance issues to get onto the gynecologist's bed.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

Face shield

Protective headphones

PC or MAC I7 +

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Clamps

Vise grip

Screwdriver set

RingOpen key set

Allen keys set

Ratchet + Boxes set

Cutter

Hammer

Rubber Hammar

Metal scissors

scissors

Monkey wrench

Pull saw

Pvc pipe cutter

scissors

scissors

sewing machine

scissors

set of needles

Dremel

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the Shenkar College community, Ramat Gan, Israel
• Team: adi skarishevsky
• Category: Therapy
• 4 downloads

The build files for SafeStep: Armrest for Medical Beds are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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