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Wheelchair Cushion. (Pressure Relief).


Biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal
adj.
1. Of or relating to biomedicine.

2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences.
 Systems has added the Air Flow Wheelchair Cushion to its line of pressure sore prevention products. It is specially designed to help relieve and speed the healing of coccyx coccyx (kŏk`sĭks): see spinal column.  pressure sores by elevating the tailbone tail·bone
n.
See coccyx.
 to reduce pressure and provide comfortable seating.

The cushion is Medicare-approved and reimbursable. It features adjustable straps to help maintain positioning, femur femur (fē`mər): see leg.  channels to improve total body posture and stability, and a soft synthetic, washable sheepskin cover to promote dryness. Its U-shaped design allows air to circulate freely to keep skin dry.

The durable Air Flow design has adjustable air chambers for customized resident comfort, while providing maximum tailbone pressure relief. The Air Flow Cushion is suitable for wheelchairs, beds and conventional chairs.

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Publication:Nursing Homes
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Apr 1, 2002
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