Seating and positioning, including: Invacare's Matrx Personal Back 10; Blue Chip Medical Products' Chair-Air 9700CAF; Aquila Corp.'s Airpulse PK; Karman Healthcare's Ergo Fit; and more.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Invacare
Matrx Personal Back 10
- provides comfort, postural support and spinal alignment
- available in standard and bariatric widths; back heights of 14 or 16 in.
- 250-lb. standard weight capacity; bariatric 500 lbs.
Blue Chip Medical Products
Chair-Air 9700CAF
- four individual bladders alternate to provide a pressure redistribution seating surface; system includes alternating pump
- molded design, with slight abductor pommel, stabilizes the hips and keeps the patient in proper mid-line alignment
- zippered non-skid stretch-knit cover is anti-microbial and fire-retardant.
Aquila Corp.
Airpulse PK
- powered, alternating pressure, wheelchair cushion system
- alternate air cells inflate/deflate automatically to desired firmness on adjustable cycle time; action relieves pressure and stimulates circulation to treat and prevent pressure sores
- custom-made to address user's specific physical characteristics and health status
Karman Healthcare
Ergo Fit
- 2 in. contoured memory foam cushion with non-slip bottom
- hand-washable
- black; available in 16 × 17 in., 18 × 17 in. or 20 × 17 in.; fire retardant
Stealth Products
Ultra Lightweight Pediatric Back
- adjustable up to 2 in. in width and height; single lightweight center point of contact or two point contact
- mounting with use of lightweight rigidizer bar
- adjustable lateral supports
Complete Medical Supplies
Gel/Foam Wheelchair Cushion with Fleece Top
- gel/foam construction protects skin while offering weight positioning
- fleece top for comfort; cream colored fleece top, bottom half of cushion is navy blue
- available in 16 × 18 × 3.5 in. or 16 × 22 × 3.5 in.; weight capacity 250 lbs.
Supracor
Stimulite Tension Adjustable Back
- ventilated honeycomb allows air to flow both horizontally and vertically to prevent heat build-up and humidity; equalizes pressure for comfort and stability
- available for folding and rigid wheelchairs; adjustable Velcro straps ensure a custom fit and can accommodate for kyphosis or posterior pelvic tilt
- honeycomb and removable, breathable cover are machine washable; available in widths from 14 to 24 in.
Star Cushion Products
5" Starlock Cushion
- 5-in. cell height
- tall cell height allows for deeper immersion and ensures dispersion of weight bearing throughout the entire surface area
- enables flexibility to address asymmetry and other complicated patient issues
Varilite
Meridian Cushion
- two independently adjustable, Air-Foam floatation chambers create pressure distribution and allow for independent positioning of pelvis and thighs
- dual chambers work together to correct sacral sitting by creating a pre-ischial ridge, preventing the Its from sliding forward into a posterior pelvic tilt
- removable, washable cover available in mesh or incontinence material; combine with a contoured Wave base for added positioning stability; sizes range from 12 × 14 in. to 24 × 20 in.
Carex Health Brands
Lightweight Foam Wheelchair Cushion
- comfortable, lightweight foam designed for people who sit for long periods of time
- easily transportable; for transport chair or wheelchair
- machine washable cover
Hudson Medical Products
Pressure-Eez Lite
- 2- or 3-in. thick gel foam cushion; embedded with a channel gel bladder for pressure distribution and weight equalization to prevent bottoming out
- foam frame sidewalls provide support
- widths of 16 to 22 in. and depths of 16 to 18 in.; available in four therapeutic covers
Sunrise Medical
JAY Zip Cushion
- skin protection and positioning cushion designed for pediatric use; available sizes range from 8 × 8 in. to 16 × 18 in.
- dual layered contoured foam base and soft, stretchable outer cover; reticulated foam in the outer cover promotes air movement to prevent heat and moisture build-up
- two machine washable outer covers included; silver impregnated X-static stretch fabric in outer cover naturally inhibits bacterial growth
Quantum Rehab
Synergy Shape Deep Contour Back
- features fully adjustable, 7-in. (height) × 6-in. (depth) gel-covered thoracic lateral supports and dual layer foam construction with a viscoelastic foam top layer for pressure management and comfort
- back has angle adjustment of 57 to -33 degrees and 2-in. depth adjustment, which can occur with the user in the chair
- two-point, quick-release or four-point bolt-on mounting hardware
Permobil
Corpus 3G
- ergonomic design that follows the contour of the body
- DuraCore tilt offers up to 50 degrees of tilt; reclines 175 degrees
- depth, width, height and angle of multiple seat components can be adjusted or customized
Drive Medical
Wenzelite Rehab First Class Chair
- designed to assure good feet-on-the-floor posture; provides multiple adjustments and options to meet needs as child grows
- easy adjustments simplify use; pelvic belt and height-adjustable armrests
- adjustable seat with a tilt of up to 15 degrees; upholstered and covered in washable vinyl
