CareWave Postural Management System
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Short Description
The Care Wave body positioning system offers lying support to infants and adults. Various shapes are available for specific positioning requirements. Unique micro particle padding can be increased or decreased to provide support and comfort around the user's body and limbs. Available in two sizes.
Additional Info
More Details
Shapes are available for
* Head Positioning
* Chest Positioning
* Arm Positioning
* Leg Positioning
* Wheelchair Positioning
Structure
* The filling of CareWave cushions consists of high quality round polystyrene micro particles. These are as thin as sand and allow rapid and easy postures with the aim of comfortably maintaining the patient's body parts in contact with the cushion while relieving pressure on areas with risk of pressure injuries.
* The micro particles are contained in an inner holder
* The heel pad and the heel cushion are also composed of fibre which allows the material to remain static during use
Cover
* Waterproof and breathable bi-elastic Polyurethane cover
* Polyurethane with AG Protect
* Reinforced stitching for the sewed cushions
* Some cushions are available in a welded version that is, Decubitus, Half Moon, Cylindrical and Universal. This is for better protection against liquids and bacteria in hospital fields
Adjustments
* Beads are added and removed as required for comfort and positioning
Sizes
* XS range has a blue cover
* XL range has a lime green cover
* XXL for Decubitus, Delta and Abduction cushions
Place Of Manufacture
France
Price Guide
Contact supplier for price
Models And Options
Models
Cushion range includes
* Ring Cushion
* Cylindrical
* Universal Cushion
* Small Universal Cushion
* Half-Moon Cushion
* Delta Cushion (triangular)
* Decubitus Cushion (long, thin and curved)
* Semi Fowler Cushion
* Heel Pad
* Heel Cushion
* Abduction Cushion
Handipod Cushion range
These cushions are made out of a viscoelastic foam and is specially designed to allow leg stability and to relieve total heel pressure
* Handipod Evo Cushion
* Handipod Cushion
* Handiequin Cushion The adjustable module helps prevent an equinus foot
Options
* Removable, machine washable covers
Dimensions
Specification | Standard |
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Height | Unknown |
Length | Unknown |
Width | Unknown |
Setup And Maintenance
Maintenance
Covers
* Wipe with usual detergent
* Removable machine washable covers are optional
Requirements
Standards
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html
TGA
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When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.
Suppliers
Avant InnovationsUnit 9 110-120 Silverwater RdSilverwater NSW 2128 Australia Sales: 02 8315 2834 Contact Person: James Pridham Email: avanti@avantinnovations.com.au Website: http://www.avantinnovations.com.au |
Disclaimer
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