Moderate Pressure Therapy
The General Cushion is one of EquaGel’s best gel cushions for wheelchairs according to skilled rehab facilities, long term facilities and other care facilities.
The EquaGel General Cushion is 100% EquaGel and incorporates the two-stage gel configuration:
- The top layer is thin wall gel and a tight grid for a comfort layer
- The bottom layer is thicker wall gel and a wide grid for deep posture support.
Much of its popularity with skilled nursing facilities is its low profile (2 high) as well as it includes a 3/4″ pelvic contour to assist with positioning the user in their wheelchair. The pelvic area of the cushion is contoured to more evenly distribute a user’s weight than flat cushions, while retaining 1 1/4″ of buckling gel under the pressure points.
The EquaGel General Cushion for wheelchair will provide the user with extended comfort, assist in positioning and will aid to prevent pressure sores. This cushion also aids in wound care treatment.
A side-by-side comparison of the average pressure mapping readings of the same user demonstrates a pattern of excellence in EquaGel cushions. Even comparing the non-adjustable EquaGel cushions to a premium brand adjustable air cushion, properly adjusted, demonstrates superior performance: as much as 12.4% lower average pressure, 14.3% lower peak pressure, and up to 5.3% greater weight distribution area.
It should be noted that these results hold generally true with a majority of user body types according to tests, but EquaGel do not claim these results to be guaranteed for any particular user or potential user. A trained professional should analyse the needs of pressure-sensitive users on an individual basis and discover the correct cushion to use in each individual case.
Pressure-Reducing Cover for Universal Positioning Base
Keeps base components together and provides back-up pressure relief.
Includes:
- Neoprene outer cover
- Pressure-reducing top layer
| Product Codes: | ||||
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| 1113-07-1414 | 1113-07-1416 | 1113-07-1418 | 1113-07-1616 | 1113-07-1618 |
| 1113-07-1620 | 1113-07-1818 | 1113-07-1820 | 1113-07-2018 | 1113-07-2020 |
Spex Contour Kit for Universal Positioning Base
Provides additional support for Pelvis and Thighs.
Includes:
- 2 Lateral Thigh contour wedges
- 1 x Medial Thigh contour wedge
| Product Code: | |
|---|---|
| 1113-05-0014 | 1113-05-0016 |
| 1113-05-0018 | 1113-05-0020 |
Spex Hip Flexion Universal Positioning Base
Helps to prevent posterior pelvic sliding. Allows for 10° Hip Flexion relief.
Includes:
- Base with 25mm high ischial ledge
- 8 x obliquity spacer squares
| Product Code: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1113-03-1414 | 1113-03-1416 | 1113-03-1418 | 1113-03-1616 | 1113-03-1618 |
| 1113-03-1620 | 1113-03-1818 | 1113-03-1820 | 1113-03-2018 | 1113-03-2020 |
Spex Ischial Contour Universal Positioning Base
Helps to prevent posterior pelvic sliding.
Includes:
- 10mm spacer base
- 25mm front ischial ledge
- 8 x obliquity spacer squares
Image also shows Contour Kit, available as an accessory.
| Product Code: | ||||
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1113-02-1414
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1113-02-1416 | 1113-02-1418 | 1113-02-1616 | 1113-02-1618 |
| 1113-02-1620 | 1113-02-1818 | 1113-02-1820 | 1113-02-2018 |
1113-02-2020
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Spex Spacer Universal Positioning Base
Raises cushion for extra long leg lengths, or as a base for attaching contouring support wedges.
Includes:
- 10mm spacer
- 20mm spacer
- 8 x obliquity spacer squares
| Product Code: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1113-01-1414 | 1113-01-1416 | 1113-01-1418 | 1113-01-1616 | 1113-01-1618 |
| 1113-01-1620 | 1113-01-1818 | 1113-01-1820 | 1113-01-2018 | 1113-01-2020 |
| WIDTH | |||||
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| DEPTH | 16″ | 18″ | 20″ | 22″ | |
| 16″ | 1810-1-1616-GN | 1810-1-1816-GN | 1810-1-2016-GN | 1810-1-2216-GN | |
| 18″ | 1810-1-1618-GN | 1810-1-1818-GN | 1810-1-2018-GN | 1810-1-2218-GN | |
| 20″ | 1810-1-1620-GN | 1810-1-1820-GN | 1810-1-2020-GN | 1810-1-2220-GN | |
| Cushion Height | 2″ / 5.1 cm |
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| Safe Working Load | 220 kg |
| Cushion Weight | 3 kg |
What is Column Buckling Technology?
Simply put, column buckling refers to the way EquaGel behaves under weight.
Each wall of gel is capable of supporting only a light load. When that threshold is exceeded, the wall of gel buckles into the hollow area between walls and passes the weight to the surrounding walls for support. This “buckling and weight-passing” happens instantly and repeatedly until the maximum surface area of pressing weight is evenly supported by largely equalised pressure.
The peak pressure points of the ischial tuberosities and the coccyx/sacrum buckle into the EquaGel feeling almost as if they are free floating within the cushion while the thighs and buttock of the user are supported.
