The EquaGel Protector is a wheelchair cushion made from two layers of dry polymer gel in an open grid. The columns of the grid buckle under bony prominences and spread the load across the rest of the seat, and the open structure lets air move under the client. The pelvic area is contoured to sit the pelvis lower and more stable. It is 65 mm (2.5 in) thick and rated to 147 kg.
There is nothing to inflate, pump or adjust. The waterproof cover has a hook and loop base to stop the cushion sliding on a wheelchair seat, and the gel itself can be washed in soapy water. Manufacturer warranty is 18 months.
Key features
- Two layers of dry polymer gel, 65 mm (2.5 in) thick
- Safe working load 147 kg
- Contoured pelvic well for a lower, more stable sitting position
- Open grid structure for airflow under the client
- Waterproof cover with hook and loop base
- Eight sizes: 16, 18, 20 and 22 in wide by 16 or 18 in deep
- 18 month warranty
Who it suits
A client at high risk of pressure injury who sits in a wheelchair for long periods and cannot reliably weight shift: spinal cord injury, MS, advanced neurological conditions, or a history of ischial or sacral pressure injury. It suits a client or carer who will not manage the daily checking an air cushion needs. For a client who self-propels and transfers often, a lighter foam cushion may be easier to lift; for an existing stage 3 or 4 pressure injury an adjustable air cushion gives more offloading.
Good to know
- Choose the size by the wheelchair seat, not the client; the cushion must sit flat within the seat rails
- Keep the cushion out of direct sun and hot cars; the gel softens with heat
- Not suitable as a sole surface on a sling seat without a solid seat insert
- Cover is replaceable
Book a trial at our Northern Tasmania or Southern Tasmania showroom, or ask us for a quote. Thrive Lifecare is Tasmanian owned and delivers Tasmania-wide.
