Proactive Medical Protekt™ Foam Wedge Wheelchair Cushion

Protekt™ Foam Wedge Wheelchair Cushion

The Protekt Foam Wedge Wheelchair Cushion is a foam wheelchair cushion with a wedge shape for posture support. It can be a good fit for patients who are prone to sliding forward while seated or who need frequent hip repositioning in wheelchair settings. The cushion pairs foam construction with a breathable stretch nylon cover that is waterproof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch.

Good Fit For

• Wheelchair seating where extra posture support is needed
• Patients prone to sliding down while seated
• Frequent hip repositioning during seated care

Key Features

• Wedge-shaped cushion adds posture support while seated
• Helps address forward sliding concerns for patients in wheelchairs
• Supports frequent hip repositioning needs
• Foam construction offers a familiar wheelchair cushion format
• Breathable stretch nylon cover is waterproof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch
• Multi-directional stretch cover is designed for pressure relief, comfort, and skin protection

Applications and Usage

• Adding wedge support to a wheelchair seating setup
• Helping reduce sliding while a patient is seated
• Supporting repositioning during routine seated care

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• This cushion uses a wedge shape, which may suit posture support needs differently than a flat wheelchair cushion.
• Weight capacity is 275 lbs.

FAQ

• How is this wheelchair cushion different from a standard foam cushion? This wheelchair cushion adds a wedge shape for posture support. That shape is intended to help patients who tend to slide down while seated and those who need frequent hip repositioning.
• Who may benefit from this wedge wheelchair cushion? This cushion may be helpful for patients who are prone to sliding forward in a wheelchair or who need added support during hip repositioning.
• What is the cover like on this cushion? The cover is a high-performance stretch nylon material that is breathable, waterproof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch.
• Does the cover support pressure relief and skin protection? Yes. The multi-directional stretch cover is designed to alleviate pressure on bony prominences and provide skin protection.
• What weight capacity does this wheelchair cushion support? The stated weight capacity for this cushion is 275 lbs.

From Protekt by Proactive Medical.