Hudson Medical Bariatric 3 Comfort Cushion - Manual (Page 2)

Comfort
Cushion
Comfort
Cushion
Use and Application of the Pressure EEZ®
Comfort™ Cushion Wheelchair Cushion
The Comfort Cushion™ is designed to position the
client while seated providing correct seating posture,
maximum seating comfort, and pressure relief.
Remember, no cushion can eliminate seating
pressure or totally prevent pressure sores, therefore,
you should regularly check for skin redness as a noted
indicator of tissue breakdown. The Comfort Cushion™
may be used in a sling seat wheelchair or with a solid
seat insert or a Hudson Seat Mate SM265.
The Comfort Cushion™ has a moisture resistant
cover designed to repel fluids but it is not intended as
an incontinent cushion nor should it be submerged in water or used as a
bathtub seating product. Replacement covers are available from your
Hudson dealer.
Size Selection of the Pressure EEZ®
Comfort™ Cushion Wheelchair Cushion
Simply select the cushion that would match the width of your hips when
seated. Cushion size should not be determined by the wheelchair seat
width. Improper cushion fit will affect the performance of pressure distribu-
tion of the cushion and its proper positioning support of the body.
The length of the cushion should be determined by placing the cushion
at the back of the wheelchair while the length extends to the front within 1"
to 2" from the back of the knees. The ischial tuberosities (sitting bones)
should be centered in the seat in the center of the back seating area.
The footrest should be adjusted properly in order to enhance seating
comfort and help to lower peak seating pressures. In order to prevent the
Comfort Cushion™ from sliding on the wheelchair upholstery, especially
during transfers, follow these instructions.
Custom Foam Core with
Progressive Support Technology (PST)
PST produces the right degree of cushion
firmness. Smaller, lightweight clients receive
a softer more compliant cushion, average
weight clients a medium firmness and larger
heavier clients receive a firmer more supportive
cushion. The unique construction of high
resilient (HR) molded foam provides maximum
stabilization, positioning, pressure relief and
correct seating posture.
The Comfort™ Cushion Cover
Outer cover is a removable, washable,
flame retardant, stretch polyester knit to
reduce interface pressure and shearing. It is
constructed with a vapor permeable moisture
proof urethane backing and a non-slip bottom
for comfort and safety.
The Pressure EEZ® Comfort™ Cushion
Provides custom comfort, pressure relief and
correct seating posture in all sizes – Pediatric,
Junior, Adult and Barriatric Sizes.
A Molded Contoured Foam Cushion Designed
to Provide Skin Protection & Comfort for Clients
who are at Moderate Risk for Skin Breakdown.
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Firmness Cushion Width
Soft 10" to 14"
Medium 16" to 18"
Firm 20" to 24"
PST SIZE RANGES
HUDSON
Step 1. Thoroughly clean the surface of the
wheelchair seat.
Step 2. Peel off the paper backing of the Velcro®
strip provided and place 2" from the front, in the
center of the wheelchair seat, as shown.
Step 3. Place the cushion on the wheelchair. The
Velcro® strip on the bottom of the upholstered
Comfort Cushion™ as well as the non-slip surface
and the Velcro® strip placed on the seat will
prevent sliding when changing body position
while seated.
2” Wheelchair Cushion