Proactive Medical Protekt™ Gel Wedge Wheelchair Cushion

Protekt™ Gel Wedge Wheelchair Cushion

The Protekt Gel Wedge Wheelchair Cushion is a gel wheelchair cushion with a wedge shape that adds posture support while seated. It is a practical choice for patients who are prone to sliding forward or who need frequent hip repositioning in a wheelchair. The cushion pairs pressure relief and comfort with a breathable stretch nylon cover that is waterproof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch.

Good Fit For

• Wheelchair seating where sliding is a concern
• Patients needing frequent hip repositioning
• Care settings focused on seated posture support

Key Features

• Wedge shape adds posture support for seated patients
• Helps address sliding in the wheelchair for added seating safety
• Supports patients who need frequent hip repositioning
• Gel cushion design for pressure relief and comfort
• Breathable stretch nylon cover is waterproof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch
• Multi-directional stretch cover helps alleviate pressure on bony prominences and supports skin protection

Applications and Usage

• Adding wedge-style posture support to a wheelchair seating setup
• Helping reduce forward sliding while a patient is seated
• Supporting repositioning needs for patients who require frequent hip adjustment
• Providing a pressure-relief seating surface in patient care environments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• The wedge shape is intended for posture support, so buyers should confirm it matches the user's seating and positioning needs.
• This cushion is intended for wheelchair seating applications.
• A stretch cover can help with pressure relief and skin protection during seated use.

FAQ

• How does this wheelchair cushion differ from a standard gel cushion? This Protekt Gel Wedge Wheelchair Cushion adds a wedge shape for posture support. That shape is meant to help patients who are prone to sliding down while seated and those who need frequent hip repositioning.
• Can this cushion help with sliding in a wheelchair? Yes. The wedge design is intended to enhance safety for patients who are prone to sliding down and potentially falling while seated.
• What kind of cover does the cushion use? The cushion has a high-performance stretch nylon cover. It is breathable, waterproof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch.
• Does the cover support pressure relief? Yes. The multi-directional stretch cover is designed to alleviate pressure on bony prominences and provide optimal skin protection.

From Protekt by Proactive Medical.