Skil-Care Positioner Wedge Skil-Care™ 24 W X 27 D X 12 H Inch Foam Freestanding

Positioner Wedge Skil-Care™ 24 W X 27 D X 12 H Inch Foam Freestanding

This positioner wedge is a freestanding foam support wedge for elevating a resident's head or feet. It works well for care settings that need secure, effective positioning and may be chosen when a wedge is preferred over pillows or rolled towels because it resists slipping and sliding. The 25 degree wedge shape measures 24 W x 27 D x 12 H inch and includes a blue cloth cover with a zipper for laundering.

Good Fit For

• Resident head or foot elevation
• Bed positioning workflows
• Facilities replacing pillows or rolled towels for positioning

Key Features

• Foam positioner wedge helps elevate the head or feet for resident positioning
• Freestanding wedge design supports secure, effective positioning
• Resists slipping and sliding compared with pillows or rolled towels
• 25 degree wedge angle for elevation
• Blue cloth cover zips off for laundering

Applications and Usage

• Elevating a resident's head in bed
• Elevating a resident's feet in bed
• Supporting positioning needs where a more stable option than pillows is preferred
• Using wedge elevation for acid reflux

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• Check the 24 W x 27 D x 12 H inch footprint to confirm fit for the bed or care area
• The cloth cover has a zipper and can be removed for laundering
• This is a non-inflatable foam wedge

FAQ

• Can this wedge be used to elevate either the head or the feet? Yes. This positioner wedge is intended to comfortably elevate a resident's head or feet.
• How does this wedge compare with using pillows or rolled towels? This wedge is intended to provide more secure positioning and resists slipping and sliding better than pillows or rolled towels.
• Is the cover removable for cleaning? Yes. The cloth cover has a zipper so it can be removed for laundering.
• What size is this positioner wedge? This wedge measures 24 W x 27 D x 12 H inch.
• What is the wedge angle? This positioner wedge has a 25 degree angle.

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