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Description
Key Features
- With water-based gel pod option
- High-density foam
- 4” foam pommel
- With safety straps
A pressure relief and redistribution cushion that aids in slide control and leg abduction.
Skil-Care’s Slide-Guard Cushion helps to position patients who slide down in the wheelchair. In addition, the cushion’s pommel acts as a leg abductor. Each Slide-Guard Cushion to the has ties for the purpose of securing the cushion to the wheelchair. For patient safety, these ties must be fastened to the chair.
Prevention of Forward Sliding with 4” Foam Pommel: The Skil-Care Slide-Guard Level and Wedged Cushion is innovatively designed to prevent forward sliding, a common issue in wheelchair seating. This feature enhances safety and comfort for users, especially those with limited mobility control.
Promotes Proper Posture: The cushion's wedged shape assists in maintaining proper pelvic alignment and posture. This ergonomic design is crucial for reducing the risk of pressure sores and improving overall seated comfort.
High-Density Foam for Pressure Relief: Constructed with high-density foam, this cushion provides excellent pressure relief and support, making it ideal for individuals who spend extended periods in seated positions.
Durable and Easy-to-Clean Cover: Accompanied by a durable, low-shear cover, the cushion is easy to clean and maintain, ensuring longevity and hygiene. The cover's material also helps in reducing skin-damaging friction, enhancing user comfort and skin protection.
Skil-Care Specializes In: Bed and wheelchair positioning, mattresses, skin protection, gait and transfer assistance, exercise, bariatric accessories, sensory stimulation, physical restraints and numerous other products that are essential.
Product Highlights
- High-density foam increases comfort and lowers pressure
- Available water-based gel lowers interface pressure and reduces perspiration
- 4” foam pommel controls sliding by eliminating posterior pelvic tilt
- Gel distributes weight to maximize contact area
- Gel cooling effect lowers risk of pressure sores
- Available in a Low-Shear I launderable outer cover reduces skin damaging friction
- Incontinent-proof, vinyl cover prevents urine from entering cushion
- Safety straps secure the cushion to the wheelchair to keep it in place
- Helps to position patients who slide down in the wheelchair
- Contoured bottom to eliminate wheelchair hammock effect
- Available as a level or wedge cushion
- For additional forward slide control, choose the Wedge cushion
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