| Learning about wheelchair cushions: | |
| Wheelchair Cushion Types: | |
| Foam cushion: | offers support and structure for patients with a low risk for skin breakdown. |
| Gel cushion: | reduces breakdown, heat build up and shear; usually chambered gel sections. |
| Air Cushion: | wound therapy, stage 2 or more pressure ulcers (ROHO). |
| Wheelchair Cushion Styles: | |
Zero elevation cushion: | provides support and structure for at low risk patients; typically utilizes a two density foam. |
| Wedge cushion: | offers angles seat cushion to encourage a pelvic tilt and maintains normal lumbar curve while seated. |
| Anti thrust cushion: | for impaired mobility for those who sacral sit or slouch forward. |
| Saddle cushion: | promotes proper leg alignment to hip rotation and pelvic obliquity. |
| No Lean cushion: | accommodates pelvic obliquity and lateral leaning at the source. |
| Amputee cushion: | to keep residual limb in place. |
| Wheelchair Cushion Features: | |
| Round bottom: | reduce hammock effect of sling seat. |
| Flat bottom cushion: | use with solid seats. |
| Coccyx cutout: | relieves pressure in coccyx area. |
| Waterfall front cushion: | reduces pressure behind the knees and thighs. |
| Pommel: | for leg abduction and easy transfer. |
| Wheelchair Cushion Covers: | |
| Comfort stretch: | two-ply polyester that breathes and is fluid proof. Also reduces the risk of pressure sores. |
| Solace: | polyurethane fabric deigned for pressure relief. Fabric stretches , soft to the touch, fluid proof and easy to clean. |
