30-Degree Positioning Wedge is a A bed positioning wedge contoured to an optimum 30 degrees.
INTENDED USE: Provides optimal 30-degree angle of incline for relieving pressure on hipbone and coccyx.
CLAIMED FEATURES: Wedge is comfortable and made from smooth or convoluted foam. Low-Shear II wipe-clean outer cover reduces skin damaging friction. Can be disinfected for infection control. Non-slip bottom keeps wedge securely in place.
If a person cannot easily move without help and stays in bed for long periods of time, positioning cushions, pillows and wedges can be used to provide comfortable position changes. Many positioning and adaptive cushions are designed to hold the body in a particular way to relief and prevent pressure ulcers. However, to effectively prevent pressure ulcers/injuries, persons with no mobility need to have their position changed at least every 4 hours, in addition to using these devices.
Positioning cushion/ pillow/ wedge can be purchased from medical supply stores. Please refer to table "Other Stores" below for pricing and suggestions on where to purchase this product "out-of-pocket" (without insurance). If there are no vendors listed and you would like to have information on suppliers, please email info@woundreference.com.
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