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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

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

Maintenance

Covers
* Wipe with usual detergent
* Removable machine washable covers are optional

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
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

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.