Short Description
This a combination wheelchair pad and bed pad made from visco elastic polymer (Hi-Tek Action) which is covered with an elastic skin. The polymer will not leak if the cushion is punctured. . It folds in half along two grooves and is contained in a zippered stretch cover. It is available with or without ties for attaching it to chair back. The cushion is supplied with a washable breathable cover with zip and carrying loops.
Models
* 6405 Combo Pad
* 6405H Combo Pad with Hitch (ties for attaching it to chair back)
Options
Covers:
Low shear cover
Incontinent cover
Body smart cover
More Details
Materials
Viscoelastic Polymer properties:
* Conforms to body shape, does not allow user to "bottom out".
* Reduces skin shear.
* Dissipates body heat.
* Cushion will not absorb urine, odours, etc and can be cleaned with disinfectant.
* Same shear characteristics as human skin
* Easily cleaned with disinfectant
* Won't absorb body fluids
* Xray transparent
* Reusable, durable, repairable
* Fire rated as self extinguishing
* Self healing if punctured
Cover
Basic cover is durable stretch knit material that is washable
Factors To Consider
NOTE: Re: use of an electric blanket / heating pad under the gel pad.
Action Products advised that the heating pad be placed under the pad and pre-warm it. You must be extremely careful that the pad does not get too hot or develop hot spots as this will carry through the Akton pad and the patient could get burned. They should not take it above 103F as this could cause burns to the patient. If the patient has no feeling then someone must check the patient at all times to prevent burns caused by the heating pad. The Action pad merely will transfer the heat as the heating pad produces it.
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using a heating pad / electric blanket.
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