Carlten Medical

Carlten’s Guide to Seat Cushions

When many wheelchair users think of a seat cushion, comfort comes to mind. However, a seat cushion provides benefits well beyond comfort, including pressure management and positioning that can reduce fatigue.

Seat cushions are designed for:

• Comfort
  

• Pressure Management
  

• Positioning
  

• Increased Sitting Stability
  

Cushion Varieties

• Foam - basic cushion
  

• Gel - designed to optimize pressure relief
  

*Bariatric and custom sizes are available

Selecting and Maintaining Your Cushion

• Cushion size should match wheelchair seat
  

• Note cushions height, your cushion will cause you to sit taller
  

• Inspect your cushion regularly for damage
  

• For optimal comfort, replace your cushion occasionally for proper performance
  

Lumbar/Back Cushion for Wheelchairs

• Foam construction designed to provide support for the lumbar region
  

• Removable and washable cover
  

• Cover material is vapor permeable to allow air circulation
  

• Nylon straps have easy open and close buckles to secure cushion to wheelchair
  

Gel Mattress Overlay

• High density foam encircles a layer of viscous gel
  

• Designed for pressure relief and comfort
  

• For home care and long term care
  

• Elastic corner straps to secure overlay on mattress
  

• Top and bottom cover are fluid resistant
  

• Inner core is made of 8 foam in gel bladders
  

*custom sizes available

Wheelchair Back Cushion (product description)

- Foam construction designed to provide support for the lumbar region and upper back

- Removable and washable cover

- Cover material is vapor permeable to allow air circulation which helps reduce perspiration

- Straps have easy open and closure buckles to secure the cushion on the back of the wheelchair

Foam Wheelchair Cushion (product description)

- Removable and washable, moisture resistant antibacterial cover

- Manufactured from high density medical grade foam

- 18 Month Warranty

Gel-Foam Wheelchair Cushion (product description)

- Removable coated nylon cover that is fluid proof and antibacterial

- Manufactured from high density medical grade foam

- 18 Month Warranty

- Segmented Gel Bladder

- Gel is water based and non-toxic

Gel Mattresss Overlay (product description)

- High density foam encircles a layer of viscous gel

- Designed for pressure relief and comfort

- For home care and long term

- Elastic corner straps to secure overlay on mattress

- Top cover and bottom are fluid resistant

- Inner core is made of 8 foam in gel bladders

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