Wheelchair cushions, seating and positioning, including: EHOB's Waffle Bariatric Seat Cushion; Bilt-Rite/Mastex Industries' Foam Wheelchair Back Cushion; Invacare's Contoura Back; and more.
Monday, February 1, 2010
EHOB
Waffle Bariatric Seat Cushion
- safe and convenient for getting in and out of wheelchairs; air venting holes allow heat and moisture to dissipate for comfort
- eliminates buoyant sensation yet cradles around the natural bony areas to lift the patient off the seating surface
- weight-tested up to 700 lbs.; measures 28 in. × 22 in.
Bilt-Rite/Mastex Industries
Foam Wheelchair Back Cushion
- improves seating posture with back support and comfort; conforms to support lumbar region
- sealed liner protects foam core from moisture; stabilization board prevents hammocking in sling-back wheelchairs; non-slip vinyl back prevents cushion from sliding
- available in 16 in. × 17 in., 17 in. × 18 in. and 18 in. × 20 in.
Invacare
Contoura Back
- breathable mesh upholstery improves air flow between the user and the back
- back features 3 in. of contoured depth for stability, lateral positioning via removable bolsters and redundant tissue cutouts that help maximize access to seat depth
- 22-, 25- and 28-in. sizes
Contour Products
Freedom Back
- properly aligns the back in wheelchair or any seat; shape inspired by the body's natural posture and curves
- 10 comfort and alignment zones; gives support from the shoulder blades to the lower back to the tailbone and the leg areas; spinal groove provides place to rest the spine
- portable and lightweight; has cordless, battery-powered massage
Blue Chip Medical Products
GRZ Self-Adjusting Air Cushion
- adjustable air bladder system with three individual air cell chambers to redistribute pressure and adjust to body weight and position
- cover made of four-way stretch knit urethane, low shear, fluid and stain-proof; allows therapist to offer correct posture, proper alignment and trunk stability and adjusts for pelvic obliquities
- pump not required for adjustment; adjustable strap secures cushion to wheelchair; supports 250 lbs.
Quantum Rehab
Synergy Spectrum Air Cushion
- 4-in. multi-cell air bladder provides pressure management; Sil-Air silicone foam base delivers support and stability
- design allows for maximum airflow and moisture protection to help keep skin cool and dry; precision air volume adjustment prevents bottom-out or high pressure from over-inflation
- standard 3 mm ACM solid seat insert; Sil-Air base features an antibacterial agent that reduces odor and is fully waterproof
Varilite
Icon Back System
- installs in two parts; posterior seat depth can be increased or anterior depth decreased by reversing the hardware; up to 20 degrees of recline
- positive locking teeth prevent the back support from moving; air-foam cushion with multi-stiffness foam; washable cover made of spacer knit fabric, plus reticulated foam, for air flow
- cover and cushion have rollover design to protect user from contact with the edge of the back support during extension or weight shifting; low, mid, tall and deep styles; fits wheelchairs 12 to 24 in. wide
Drive Medical
Gel "E" 3-in. Wheelchair Cushion with Gel Bladder
- pressure-reducing cushion designed to assist in the prevention, treatment and management of pressure ulcers
- viscous gel provides optimized pressure reduction, support and comfort
- removable and replaceable cover with water-resistant top and non-slip vinyl base; fire-retardant polyurethane foam shell; weight capacity 275 lbs.
ProBasics by PMI
Satin Gel Wheelchair Cushions
- gel bladder design prevents gel migration in high pressure areas to provide pressure relief and improved distribution of weight; prevents bottoming out
- tri-layered cushion combines foam foundation, compartmentalized gel overlay and polyester topper; washable, moisture-resistant, antibacterial cover and protective inner liner
- rear nylon security strap with hook and loop closure secures cushion to wheelchair; widths up to 28 in.
The ROHO Group
Hybrid Elite Cushion
- combines skin protection and shape-matching ability of ROHO Dry Flotation with the stability of Jay base technology; design allows for enhanced pelvic alignment and stability for improved position and function while maintaining optimal immersion and envelopment of both the ischial tuberosities and greater trochanters
- Jay contoured foam base provides improved positioning of the pelvis and lower extremities, enhancing sitting posture; added stability assists user in achieving safer transfers in and out of wheelchair
- available with single- or dual-compartment cushions; wide range to fit chair widths 14 in. to 24 in.
Karman Healthcare
ErgoFit Memory Cushion
- memory form seat and back cushion
- ergonomic design
- 16-, 18-, and 20-in. seat widths
Helvetia Development Company
conformaMed Ultra
- lightweight, shape-memory adjustable cushion for average to morbidly obese adults; advanced suspension platform supports the trochanters
- adjustment kit components allow pressure levels to be adjusted; integral bolsters channel the legs and position the spine to improve postural stability
- optional solid seat support base allows patients to float ischials; peak pressure is < 2 mm Hg
Star Cushion
Galaxy
- flame-resistant neoprene; combines multi-cellular air technology with contouring design to fit the anatomical form
- pelvic supports adduct the trochanters; adductors push femur to the midline of the cushion
- sculpted region helps position thighs in a medial-lateral placement
