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Wheelchair Air Cushion.

Bye Bye Decubiti [R] Therapeutic Wheelchair Air Cushions, manufactured and marketed by Ken McRight Supplies, Inc., offer comfort and protection against decubiti (pressure sores) and other skin problems, especially to the spinal-injured and geriatric patient.

Available in a variety of sizes, these wheelchair cushions incorporate 100% natural rubber, inflatable pads into covers of either fleece or stretch fabric materials. Inflation by mouth or hand inflator allows the cushion to be adjusted to individual comfort requirements. The basic design provides ventilation and stability, while assuring complete body flotation at all times. Both the cushion and cover are completely washable wash·a·ble  
adj.
Capable of being washed without fading or other injury: washable wool.



wash
 and remain clean and odorless o·dor·less  
adj.
Having no odor.



odor·less·ly adv.

o
 during use. The pads can be sterilized ster·il·ize  
tr.v. ster·il·ized, ster·il·iz·ing, ster·il·iz·es
1. To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms.

2.
 by autoclave autoclave

Vessel, usually of steel, able to withstand high temperatures and pressures. The chemical industry uses various types of autoclaves in manufacturing dyes and in other chemical reactions requiring high pressures.
 and weigh approximately two pounds.
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Title Annotation:Bye Bye Decubiti [R] Therapeutic Wheelchair Air Cushions
Publication:Nursing Homes
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Aug 1, 2000
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