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non-bpi help needed
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:26 pm
by cbe411
Hey guys... I am watching a 13 yr old this summer, he has sever epilepsy and wears a helmet. We are looking for al ight weight one that he can wear while swimming... he used to not wear it in the pool but his seizures are getting worse... any advice, Im BLIND from looking at google. Thanks a bunch!!!
Courtney
Re: non-bpi help needed
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:57 pm
by marieke
Do you have access to an OT? They may have an idea/access to get one.
In the meantime I'll do a little "googling" myself... I love looking for stuff!
Marieke (LOBPI)
Message was edited by: marieke
Re: non-bpi help needed
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:35 pm
by richinma2005
These helmets are made to be used in water, not sure if it will meet your needs however.
http://www.protechelmet.com/products.asp?cat=11
They are more for sports activities, but look decent and also not exorbitant.
Re: non-bpi help needed
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:58 pm
by cbe411
Thanks a bunch! Rich that is exactly what we found about an hour after I posted... we got a yellow one ordered, as he is a U of M fan! YEAH!! It should be here in about 2 weeks! Thanks for the help!!
Courtney
Re: non-bpi help needed
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:16 pm
by ashleys mom
I'm not sure if you have already thought of this, but I run a public pool and we recommend that seizure prone swimmers also wear a coast guard approved life jacket. It is really hard to hold a person above water during a seizure to not only protect their head, but keep their airway open as well.
Good Luck
Kim