Trulife Relax Gelcell G2 Pressure Relief Wheelchair Cushion
This pressure relief wheelchair cushion offers protection from high risk pressure sores, which can cause deep wounds and seriously threaten patient health. By employing an innovative pressure-redistribution technology, the Trulife Relax Gelcell G2 Pressure Relief Wheelchair Cushion reduces build up of pressure in danger zones. This product is easily wipeable and inflatable so it can be transported for use in care homes and hospitals.
List of Items Included With This Product
- 1 x Pressure Relief Wheelchair Cushion
- 1 x Outer cover
- 1 x First aid kit
- 1 x Pump
The Gelcell G2 is available in seven sizes. (36 x 36cm to 46 x 46cm)
Information on Pressure Sores
Particularly common on bony parts of the body, such as the elbows and knees, pressure sores are areas of damaged skin and tissue that develop when prolonged periods of uninterrupted pressure cut off the circulation to vulnerable parts of the body. Without adequate blood flow, the affected tissue dies. These sores can occur in anyone with impaired mobility, but aids such as this pressure-relieving cushion make it much easier to mitigate their risk.
Cooling Silicone-Based Gel
The specially formulated TruGel is silicone based, which provides superior impact dampening properties. This gel enhances the pressure-distribution of the cushion, minimising the effects of harmful shear forces. Additionally, the gel absorbs heat, providing a positive effect on skin temperature, adding extra cooling and comfort to the user.
Improved Stability and Pressure Redistribution
With advanced air action provided by two air chambers, the Gelcell G2 Cushion allows for superior stability and pressure redistribution for the buttocks and Ischial Tuberosities. This air action also enhances capillary function in the skin, maintaining blood flow and oxygen uptake, which helps to increase comfort, and crucially, reduce the risk of pressure sores.
Pre-Contoured for Good Posture
The air cells in this pressure relief cushion are specially contoured towards the rear, which works to promote good posture and pelvic tilt in the user. This posture promotion adds to the comfort of sitting for long periods of time, and promotes better back health and less pain over time.
Who Is This Product Designed For?
The Trulife pressure-relief cushion is ideal for lots of different kinds of patients, but the common thread is that they are vulnerable to pressure sores due to long periods of sitting/lying. The below list describes conditions where the cushion would be beneficial;
- Elderly patients with low levels of mobility
- Patients who have already developed pressure sores
- Patients who require assistance with weight transfer
- Those are who very thin, with prominent bony areas
- Patients at high risk/history of skin breakdown
Resilient Structure Ensures the Trulife Cushion Remains Intact
Made from 3 layers of polyurethane (PU) film, the Air Cushion is built to endure prolonged impact. The robust design is intended to cushion the user's weight for extended periods, meaning you don't have to worry about punctures even if a patient will be using the wheelchair cushion for a few hours.
Carefully Designed Air Circulation
The Relax Gelcell G2 pressure relief cushion is designed so that when pressure is applied, air circulates to each of the cells. This circulation distributes weight evenly, reducing the natural high pressure concentrations that would normally form around bony prominences in the user's body.
