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 for posture support while seated. It can be a good fit 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 forward sliding is a concern
• Patients who need frequent hip repositioning
• Care settings that want a soft, breathable cover with waterproof protection

Key Features

• Wedge shape adds posture support during seated use
• Helps enhance safety for patients prone to sliding down while seated
• Supports patients who require frequent hip repositioning
• Gel cushion design focuses on 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-shaped posture support to a wheelchair seat
• Helping reduce sliding risk for seated patients
• Supporting repositioning needs during extended wheelchair sitting

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This cushion is intended for wheelchair seating and emphasizes wedge-shaped posture support rather than a flat seat profile.
• Buyer selection may depend on whether the user needs help with sliding control or frequent hip repositioning.
• The stated weight capacity is 275 lbs.

FAQ

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

From Protekt by Proactive Medical.