The number of elderly and obese in the US is steadily growing, and 2 in 5 adults age 65 years and older have a disability. Assisting patients with mobility limitations onto exam chairs has become a frequently performed task. Although caregivers working in healthcare facilities are one of the most at-risk professions for musculoskeletal disorders, little has been done to evaluate and reduce risk. The Ritter 224 is ‭designed to offer low and high positioning ‭heights so you can provide the best care ‭to all patients, whether treating the ‭elderly, expectant mothers or patients ‭with disabilities.

Exam tables in ambulatory settings typically have a fixed height of about 33 inches, requiring caregivers to assist or lift patients with mobility limitations. In some cases, patients are unable to get onto the exam table—this inhibits the exam process, lowers the quality of care received and diminishes desired outcomes.

Adjustable Height

Ritter Barrier-Free examination chairs by Midmark adjust in height from 18-37 inches, improving accessibility to the exam chair and reducing the likelihood of staff injury.

In a recent study, caregivers reported dramatically less perceivedphysical exertion when using a height-adjustable exam chair versus a fixed-height table. In fact, results showed an actual 95% to 98% reduction in perceived physical exertion.

Features

• Gas-spring assisted back section with an easy access backrest mechanism.
• Standard foot control is designed to make patient positioning quick, effective, and always within reach.
• Easy-access tamper-resistant receptacles on both sides of the chair provide a power connection for ancillary devices.
• Standard accessory receivers are designed to make the integration of accessories easy and efficient without tools required.
• Adjusts in height from 18 – 37 inches, improving accessibility to the exam chair and reducing the likelihood of staff injury.
• Using this chair with an automated vitals device like Midmark IQvitals or IQvitals Zone allows you to bring more to the point of care, not only saving time but helping reduce common transcription errors.
• All variants include accessory receiver.
• Advanced Features Tables include drawer heater, pelvic tilt, and receptacles.
• Optional stirrups and pelvic tilt help position patients properly and comfortably for lower-body examinations.
• Optional Clean Assist Roller System uses retractable roller base to easily and safely move the chair for cleaning.