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. It is a practical choice for patients who are prone to sliding forward while seated or who need frequent hip repositioning in a wheelchair. The cushion includes a breathable stretch nylon cover that is water-proof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch.

Good Fit For

• Wheelchair seating where added posture support is needed
• Patients prone to sliding down while seated
• Care routines that involve frequent hip repositioning

Key Features

• Wedge-shaped gel cushion adds posture support while seated
• Helps address forward sliding for patients at risk of slipping down in a wheelchair
• Supports patients who need frequent hip repositioning
• Breathable stretch nylon cover is built for pressure relief and comfort
• Water-proof, anti-microbial cover adds protection for everyday care settings
• Multi-directional stretch cover helps relieve pressure on bony prominences and supports skin protection

Applications and Usage

• Adding posture support in a wheelchair
• Helping reduce sliding while a patient is seated
• Supporting hip repositioning during seated care
• Providing a softer seating surface with pressure relief considerations

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This cushion is intended for wheelchair seating and posture support needs tied to wedge positioning.
• The wedge shape may be especially relevant when selecting for patients who slide forward in the chair.
• Weight capacity is 275 lbs.

FAQ

• How is this wheelchair cushion different from a standard gel cushion? This Protekt Gel Wedge Wheelchair Cushion adds a wedge shape for posture support. That shape can help patients who are prone to sliding down while seated and those who need frequent hip repositioning.
• What kind of cover does the cushion use? The cushion has a high-performance stretch nylon cover. It is breathable, water-proof, anti-microbial, and soft to the touch.
• Does the cover help with pressure relief? Yes. The stretch nylon cover is designed for pressure relief and comfort, and its multi-directional stretch design helps alleviate pressure on bony prominences while supporting skin protection.
• What size is this wheelchair cushion? This cushion measures 20 inch x 16 inch x 3 inch-1.5 inch.
• What is the weight capacity? The listed weight capacity for this cushion is 275 lbs.

From Protekt by Proactive Medical.