Gel pads and plates

What are gel pads and gel plates?

Gel cushions and gel plates are orthopedic medical cushions that provide increased comfort for people with limited mobility during prolonged sitting. Gel cushions and gel plates are usually made of gel or viscoelastic foam, the latter also known as “memory foam”.

These customized cushions are designed to redistribute pressure and facilitate proper patient positioning. They are recommended for the elderly who are losing mobility, for patients in wheelchairs, and for any other patient who must spend most of the day sitting. Orthopedic medical cushions are available in several sizes and thicknesses. They can therefore be used for many types of seating: wheelchairs, office chairs, dining chairs, nursing chairs, recliners, etc.

Gel cushions and gel plates are mainly used in hospitals, medical clinics, and seniors’ residences. The use of orthopedic cushions has several advantages for these healthcare facilities.

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What are the benefits of gel pads and plates?

The primary benefits of cushions adapted for prolonged sitting are improved comfort and posture for patients with limited mobility and the prevention of pressure ulcers and bedsores in these patients. Not all chairs are designed to allow for comfortable prolonged sitting or to help maintain proper posture. Various health problems can result from maintaining poor posture over the long term: spinal deformity, joint contractures, discomfort, etc. The risk of a patient with reduced mobility developing such a problem is reduced by adding a gel or viscoelastic foam positioning cushion to the seat of their chair. Medical buttocks and positioning cushions help patients adopt and maintain an ergonomic position when sitting for long periods. In addition to providing increased postural support, cushions suitable for prolonged sitting are also designed to dissipate heat and better distribute pressure on the buttock bones. These features also make them a recommended medical device for preventing pressure ulcers for patients with limited mobility in hospitals and senior living facilities.

The ischium, the bones in the pelvis that support much of the upper body’s weight when sitting, is a bony area at risk for pressure ulcer development. Medical gluteal cushions are designed to reduce the pressure on the ischium during prolonged sitting. For example, when a patient with limited mobility sits on a medical buttock cushion made of molded foam, the cushion takes the shape of the buttock area. The pressure on the gluteal bones is then distributed over the entire surface of the gluteus rather than on specific areas, such as the ischium, which helps prevent pressure ulcers. Preventing pressure ulcers is an important issue for hospitals and seniors’ residences. Pressure ulcers pose a risk of infection, cause significant pain, and reduce patients’ quality of life. On the other hand, pressure ulcer treatment requires much effort and time from the already stretched medical staff. Several models of gel pads and plates are available to improve patient comfort and reduce the risk of pressure ulcers.

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Gel pads and plates recommended for healthcare facilities

Four models of gel cushions and plates are offered for use in healthcare facilities to improve the comfort of patients with limited mobility and to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers in these patients during prolonged sitting. The models offered are the flat gel cushion, the cubic gel cushion, the ViscoConfort positioner, and the ViscoConfort gel positioner. The flat gel cushion is made of an exclusive gel offering optimal density. This cushion was designed to improve comfort and position for people who sit most of the day. The flat gel cushion is available in six thicknesses and five sizes and can be matched with an optional cushion cover. The Gel Cube is recommended for people with limited mobility or wheelchairs who spend long periods sitting. With its unique cube design, this gel cushion absorbs light shocks, relieves pressure points, and dissipates heat. It fits any surface and can be matched with an optional cushion cover. It is 1.43 cm thick and comes in three sizes. Both the flat gel cushion and the cubic gel cushion are made in Quebec and are rigorously tested to ensure their quality.

The ViscoConfort positioner is a molded foam seat that helps adopt and maintain an ergonomic posture when sitting for long periods. This medical cushion provides increased postural support, limits vibrations, and allows for a better distribution of pressure points. The ViscoConfort positioner is 16 inches by 18 inches. It is available in two thicknesses, 2.5 inches or 3.5 inches, and comes with a seat cover. The ViscoComfort Gel Positioner is a molded foam seat that provides increased postural support and pressure point distribution. It helps provide superior patient comfort during prolonged sitting. The ViscoConfort gel positioner also has a built-in gel to ensure optimal patient comfort during movement. It is 16″ x 18″ in size, available in two thicknesses, 2.5″ or 3.5″, and comes with a seat cover. The ViscoConfort positioner and the ViscoConfort gel positioner are both made in Quebec according to high-quality standards.

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Other medical equipment for patients with reduced mobility

Other medical equipment, such as HCP mobility aid accessories, are recommended for healthcare facilities that accommodate patients with mobility impairments. HCP Mobility Aids are a wide range of support and mobility accessories, including safety poles, grab bars, bed rails, bed trapezes, bathroom rails, and bath and shower seats. HCP mobility aids help prevent falls in hospitals and senior living facilities by allowing patients with mobility impairments to move around safely.

In senior living facilities, these mobility aids also improve residents’ sense of independence. HCP Mobility Medical Equipment can be installed in various places, such as patient rooms, bathrooms, cafeterias, or common areas. Several configuration options are available based on patient needs and space constraints.