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Pressure-Relief Cushion.


Modeled after the original Isch-Dish [R], Span-America's new EZ-Dish [TM] pressure-relief cushion provides a seating solution for those at high risk for pressure ulcers at the ischium ischium /is·chi·um/ (is´ke-um) pl. is´chia   [L.] the inferior dorsal portion of the hip bone (os coxae); it is a separate bone in early life.

is·chi·um
n. pl.
 or coccyx coccyx (kŏk`sĭks): see spinal column. . A comfortable viscoelastic Adj. 1. viscoelastic - having viscous as well as elastic properties
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
 "memory foam" top molds to the anatomically shaped round-edged pocket below, delivering pressure relief to the bony prominences. The high-density bottom is contoured to encourage upright posture and proper leg positioning. A wipe-clean zippered zip·pered  
adj.
1. Having or equipped with zippers or a zipper: a coat with zippered pockets.

2. Closed or fastened with or as if with a zipper.
 cover with a tissue-friendly, fluid-repellent surface helps reduce slipping. The EZ-Dish has a visual indicator for "bottom rear" and is available in four sizes.
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Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Sep 1, 2001
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