Power Performance
Sunrise Medical, Longmont, Colo, has added features and improvements to its QuickieŽ power wheelchairs. The P-220 offers the performance benefits of the P-222 but falls within a more moderate price range. The S-646 SE offers a maximum speed of 8.5 mph. To increase strength, the company has added PosiDrive Technology to the power chairs. Sunrise also relocated the free-wheel release levers for protection and customer accessibility. (800) 333-4000; www.sunrisemedical.com.
ResMed Inc, Poway, Calif, introduces its S7 Elite CPAP and AutoSet Spirit autotitrating systems for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Both devices offer integrated heated humidification options and are compact, portable, lightweight, and quiet. Accessories and system hardware are common to both units. Plus, heated and passover (cold) humidifiers integrate with either model for easy upgrades. The LCD user interface simplifies setup and data access. (800) 424-0737; www.resmed.com.
Tight Quarters Wheelchair
The Passport Junior by Leisure-Lift Inc, Kansas City, Kan, is designed for small spaces. It is 22 inches wide and 41.75 inches long, and has a 31.5-inch turning radius. The seat adjusts from 17 to 22 inches high. The Passport Junior has a 300-pound capacity with a 70-amp controller and a 1-hp high-efficiency transaxle for a range of up to 30 miles. It comes in Mirror-Glaze colors of candy apple red, emerald teal, ocean blue, and midnight black. The power seat option includes foam-filled tires with a heavy-duty seat. (800) 255-0285; www.pacesaver.com.