{"product_id":"proactive-medical-protekt-foam-wedge-cushion-posture-correcting-anti-slide-seating-support-for-institutional-wheelchairs","title":"Proactive Medical Protekt Foam Wedge Cushion – Posture-Correcting Anti-Slide Seating Support for Institutional Wheelchairs","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProactive Medical Protekt Foam Wedge Cushion: High-Density Anti-Thrust Seating Solution for Enhanced Patient Stability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and acute care environments, patient sacral sitting and forward sliding present significant operational and clinical challenges. When individuals slide forward in standard wheelchairs, it causes a poor slouching posture, increases shear forces on the coccyx, and significantly escalates the risk of accidental falls. The Proactive Medical Protekt Foam Wedge Cushion addresses this issue directly with an engineered anti-thrust sloped profile that uses gravity to gently guide the pelvis back into the rear of the chair, securing the patient safely in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed specifically for high-frequency institutional use, this positioning asset features a high-density polyurethane foam base that maintains structural integrity under continuous load. Standard wheelchair sling seats tend to stretch and sag over time a phenomenon known as hammocking which rotates the thighs inward and intensifies pressure on the ischial tuberosities. This high-density wedge creates a flat, supportive foundation over the sagging canvas upholstery, neutralizing the hammock effect to redistribute patient weight evenly across the seating surface and aid in pressure sore prevention protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnti-Slide Seating Correction:\u003c\/b\u003e Anatomical sloped wedge profile utilizes gravity to counteract forward sacral sliding and eliminate secondary sacral shear stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSling-Seat Hammocking Neutralization:\u003c\/b\u003e Firm polyurethane core delivers a rigid, flat foundation that offsets standard canvas seating sag and redistributes body pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Infection Control Shield:\u003c\/b\u003e Fluid-resistant stretch nylon outer cover prevents moisture ingress from incontinence while enduring harsh quaternary sanitizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActive Pressure Sore Mitigation:\u003c\/b\u003e High-density composition alleviates tissue interface pressure beneath the coccyx and ischial bones during extended sitting blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrap-and-Buckle Security Anchorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with heavy-duty rear safety straps and high-tensile buckles to lock the cushion permanently to wheelchair frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBariatric Weight Threshold Scaling:\u003c\/b\u003e Offered in large-format widths up to 26 inches, providing robust, verified bariatric support for loads up to 500 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Proactive Medical Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeries Model:\u003c\/b\u003e Protekt® Foam Wedge Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCore Material Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e High-Density Polyurethane Foam Base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnclosure Cover Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Vapor-Permeable, Low-Shear, Fluid-Resistant Stretch Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecuring Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated Adjustable Safety Webbing Strap with Quick-Release Buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness Profiles:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-inch front tapers down to 1.5-inch rear OR 4-inch front tapers down to 2-inch rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidth Dimensions Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 16, 18, 20 inches | Bariatric 22, 24, 26 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight Capacity Thresholds:\u003c\/b\u003e 250 lbs capacity (16 to 20-inch widths) | 500 lbs capacity (22 to 26-inch bariatric widths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegulatory HCPCS Code:\u003c\/b\u003e E0190 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