Etac Immedia PolyCotton Extra Large Patient Transfer Glide Cushion (90 x 90cm)
When someone has mobility issues, even simple transfers can be painful and difficult. The Etac Immedia PolyCotton Extra Large Patient Transfer Glide Cushion (90 x 90cm) has a low-friction internal layer that allows the user to move between beds, wheelchairs or other surfaces with greater ease. Specially designed to minimise the impact on joints, the Glide Cushion will make transfers less stressful for patients and carers.
What's Included?
Key Features and Benefits of the PolyCotton Glide Cushion
- Helps with independent and care assisted movement
- Low-friction interior for easier, smoother movement
- Sturdy polyester padding ensures long-lasting quality
- Filled with supple nylon material, allowing for flexibility
- Cotton exterior is hypoallergenic, reducing skin irritation
- Minimises friction under pressure points for pain relief
- Sized 90 x 90cm
- Available in four distinct sizes
- Maximum user weight of 200kg
Who Can Benefit From the Etac Immedia Glide Cushion?
Both patients and carers could benefit greatly from the Immedia Glide Cushion. For patients it provides a comfortable, pain free transfer around a bed, or to and from wheelchairs. For hospital staff or carers, less effort is involved in moving patients and there is less of a concern about harming them in the process.
Is the Etac Immedia Glide Cushion Suitable for a Care home?
The Etac Immedia Glide Cushion is a useful tool for carers and patients in both hospitals and care homes where mobility issues and pelvic problems are prevalent. These cushions are not only compact for storage, but are easy to wash and maintain, making them ideal care accessories.
How Comfortable is the Etac Immedia Patient Transfer Cushion?
The outer layer of the Etac Immedia PolyCotton Cushion is made of a combination of soft cotton and firm polyester, which makes for a comfortable but supportive fit. The under layer is designed to reduce friction under the patient's impact joints, lessening harmful pressure.
When to Use the Etac Glide Cushion?
The Glide Cushion is designed to be helpful for most sitting transfer and movement situations. Below are some common examples:
- Moving up or down a bed
- Turning in bed
- Transferring from a bed to a wheelchair
- Transferring from a wheelchair to another chair
- Transferring from a wheelchair to an x-ray machine
What Sizes Are Available?
Along with this Extra Large model (90 x 90cm), the Etac Immedia Patient Transfer Glide Cushion is also available in sizes below.
| Size | Measurement (Width x Length) |
| Small | 60 x 50cm |
| Medium | 60 x 90cm |
| Large | 69 x 70cm |
| Extra Large | 90 x 90cm |
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 90cm x 90cm
- Materials:
- Outside: 65% Polyester, 35% cotton
- Filling: Polyester
- Inner surface: Nylon
- Max. User Weight: 200kg
Cleaning Instructions
- This cushion can be wiped clean with a cloth
- Machine wash at a maximum temperature of 80ºC
- 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
- Avoid drying for optimal life of the slide material.
- After each wash the cushion should be checked for damage to seems or fabric
Product Information Sheet
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