Proactive Medical Protekt Basic Stretcher Pad with Fluid Protection Zipper Guard

Proactive Medical Protekt® Basic Stretcher Pad: Heavy-Duty Patient Transport Solution for High-Traffic Clinical Environments

In emergency departments, operating rooms, surgical centers, and EMS transport workflows, stretcher surfaces must withstand continuous patient turnover while minimizing tissue injury risks. The Proactive Medical Protekt Basic Stretcher Pad provides healthcare procurement officers and facility managers with a highly reliable, clinical-grade replacement support surface. Engineered specifically to deliver optimal patient positioning, this pad balances essential physical comfort with high operational efficacy, reducing the clinical strains associated with repetitive, high-frequency emergency patient handling.

The core physical architecture of the Protekt Basic emphasizes fluid friction mitigation and absolute stability during lateral patient repositioning. It is encased in a premium, multi-stretch cover designed to dynamically reduce surface shear forces, protecting vulnerable patient skin from friction breakdown during bed-to-stretcher transfers. To ensure absolute clinical safety during high-velocity mobility workflows, the base is constructed with a rugged, non-skid material supplemented by integrated Velcro strips. This dual-lock stabilization system entirely eliminates dangerous pad shifting on the stretcher frame, maintaining a rigid, grounded surface for the patient.

From an institutional maintenance and infection-control standpoint, this stretcher pad standardizes facility hygiene and maximizes equipment lifespan. It features the specialized Fluid Protection Zipper Guard (FPZG™), a proprietary physical barrier that prevents bodily fluids, blood, and liquid sanitizers from infiltrating the inner foam core. The exterior cover material is engineered to be antimicrobial, anti-static, stain-resistant, and abrasion-resistant, successfully tolerating aggressive hospital-grade chemical disinfection protocols. Highly adaptable for diverse facility needs, these fire-rated pads can be custom-tailored to meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dimensions in one-, two-, or three-section layouts.

Key Benefits:

• Shear and Friction Mitigation: Outfitted with a durable, breathable multi-stretch top cover that significantly lowers surface friction to facilitate seamless patient transfers.
• Fluid Protection Zipper Guard: Features the advanced FPZG™ mechanical barrier to completely seal out liquid contaminants and preserve internal core sanitation.
• Non-Skid Velcro Base: Utilizes an aggressive non-slip bottom surface combined with heavy-duty Velcro strips to lock the pad securely to the stretcher chassis.
• Industrial Surface Durability: Formulated with an antimicrobial, anti-static, stain-resistant, and abrasion-resistant textile shell that survives harsh, repetitive chemical washdowns.
• Scalable Thickness Capacities: Available in incremental thicknesses from 2 to 5 inches, matching precise clinical weight capacity tiers up to 350 pounds.
• Fully Customizable Geometry: Supports modular facility ordering with options for square, round, or tapered corners across one-, two-, or three-section layouts to match OEM specifications.

Specifications:

• Brand: Proactive Medical Products
• Model Series: Protekt® Basic Stretcher Pad
• Core Composition: High-density clinical support foam
• Cover Specification: Breathable multi-stretch antimicrobial, anti-static, and non-allergenic textile
• Moisture Protection: Integrated Fluid Protection Zipper Guard (FPZG™)
• Safety Flammability Rating: Fire-rated to California Technical Bulletin 117 (CA 117) standards
• Dimensional Sizing Range: Heights from 2" Height; Widths from 20" to 30"; Lengths from 60" to 90" (Fully customizable)
• Application: Emergency medical transport, operating room prep, triage staging, and ambulance stretcher replacement pads