Etac Immedia OneWayGlide Velour Tubular Positioning Cushion (43 x 37cm)
Patients who accidentally slide forward in their chairs or wheelchairs are at risk of shear and the development of pressure sores. The Etac Immedia OneWayGlide Velour Tubular Position Cushion (43 x 37cm) features a mechanically designed velour surface that prevents the user sliding in the wrong direction, while still remaining comfortable to sit on. It also softens the impact of manual positioning by a carer, which can also be harmful to patients.
What's Included?
Key Features and Benefits
- Tubular design facilitates quick and easy application under patients
- Prevents patients sliding forward accidentally
- Reduces harmful pressure caused by accidental and intended movement
- Velour fabric with added padding is supportive and comfortable to sit on
What Does the OneWayGlide Positioning Cushion Do?
The Immedia Glide Cushion allows easy sliding in one direction, whilst resisting sliding in the other direction. The user stays in a correct seating position and stops accidental movement. This reduces shear and friction, which can cause sores and pressure injuries. There is also a risk of this when a patient is being manually handled by a carer and the OneWayGlide helps to prevent that as well.
Who Can Use the Immedia Glide Cushion?
This product is designed to prevent patients sliding forward while sitting, as well as facilitating independent or assisted backwards movement in a chair. It is ideal for use when the patient needs repositioning repeatedly, and can be used independently or with a carer.
Please note that, due to the velour top, this pad must be used on a textile surface. This version is even more padded than the Etac Immedia OneWayGlide Velour Tubular Positioning Pad (43 x 37cm), for a softer, more cushioned seat.
How Do I Use the OneWayGlide Cushion?
Using the Immedia OneWayGlide eases repositioning when the user slides forward in the wheelchair. To move backwards in the wheelchair, the user must lean forward, hold the armrest and push toward the backrest using their arms and legs. Once upright again, the unique design of the cushion will prevent sliding forward.
Does the OneWayGlide Come in Any Other Sizes?
Along with this 43 x 37cm model, the Etac Immedia OneWayGlide Velour Tubular Position Cushion is available in a larger 50 x 42cm version.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 43 x 37cm (W x L)
- Material: Velour, Polyester Fibre, Nylon
- Max. User Weight: 150kg/330lbs
- Product Code: IM45_8
Cleaning Instructions
- This sheet set can be wiped clean with a cloth
- Machine wash at a maximum temperature of 80°C
- Can be cleaned with a solvent-free cleaning agent with a pH level between 5–9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution
- Do not dry-clean or bleach this item
- Do not use fabric softener
- After each wash the pad should be checked for damage to seems or fabric
Product Information Sheet
More information, including some helpful illustrations can be found here.
