AliMed® Inflatable Lap Buddy

AliMed® Inflatable Lap Buddy

The AliMed Inflatable Lap Buddy is an inflatable lap pad for wheelchair users. It can help remind patients to ask for assistance before getting out of the wheelchair while also giving upper extremity support for more comfortable positioning. This blue lap pad has a seamless surface that is easy to clean and inflates quickly with the included hand inflator bulb.

Good Fit For

• Wheelchair seating support where a soft forearm and hand rest is preferred
• Patient care settings that want a visual reminder to request assistance before standing
• Light seated activities such as reading

Key Features

• Inflatable lap pad for wheelchair use
• Helps remind patients to ask for assistance before getting out of the wheelchair
• Supports the upper extremities with a comfortable forearm and wrist or hand rest
• Useful for light activity such as reading while seated
• Seamless design makes cleaning easier
• No hard edges to harm fragile skin

Applications and Usage

• Adding upper extremity support while a patient is seated in a wheelchair
• Creating a comfortable forearm and wrist or hand resting surface
• Supporting light activity such as reading in the wheelchair
• Using a lap pad as a reminder for patients to ask for help before getting up

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This item uses an inflatable design, so setup requires inflation with the included hand bulb.
• The lap pad is described for light activity support such as reading.

FAQ

• How does this lap pad help in wheelchair use? This inflatable lap pad gives upper extremity support and offers a comfortable place to rest the forearm and wrist or hand while seated in a wheelchair.
• Can this product help remind patients to ask for assistance? Yes. The lap buddy acts as a reminder for patients to ask for assistance before getting out of their wheelchair.
• Is the surface easy to clean? Yes. The lap buddy has a seamless design that is easy to clean.
• Does it have rigid edges? No. The product is described as having no hard edges to harm fragile skin.
• How is the lap buddy inflated? The lap buddy inflates quickly and easily with the included hand inflator bulb.

From AliMed Inflatable Lap Buddy by Alimed.