Patient Positioning Aids | Pressure Relief Wedges, Cushions & Lateral Supports

Welcome to our specialized collection of Positioning Aids. These therapeutic devices are essential tools in clinical care, designed to correctly align the body, manage posture, and effectively redistribute pressure. Whether used in bed or a chair, proper patient positioning is key to preventing pressure ulcers (bedsores), managing Edema, and facilitating post-operative recovery. Explore our range of high-density foam wedges, lateral supports, and contoured cushions, all engineered to provide stable, comfortable support for immobile individuals in hospital, care home, and home settings.

Positioning Aids for Bed-Bound Patients

The primary goal of positioning in bed is to offload pressure from bony prominences (e.g., sacrum, heels, hips) and maintain correct spinal alignment:

• Lateral Turning Wedges: Designed to safely maintain the user in the 30-degree lateral position, which is the gold standard for reducing pressure on the sacrum and coccyx, vital in pressure ulcer prevention. These often feature a gradual slope for comfortable support.

• Heel Elevation Cushions: The heels are extremely vulnerable to pressure sores. These specialized supports lift the entire calf, ensuring the heel is completely suspended and pressure-free, significantly reducing the risk of injury.

• Positioning Rolls and Bolsters: Used for smaller adjustments, these supports are placed under the knees, neck, or lower back to reduce strain, prevent rotation, and improve blood flow.

Aids for Post-Operative and Structural Alignment

Specific positioning aids are required after orthopaedic surgery or for managing neurological conditions:

• Abduction Wedges and Pillows: Essential after hip surgery or hip replacement, these foam aids are placed between the legs to keep them apart, preventing the joint from moving into positions that could cause dislocation.

• Knee and Leg Elevation Wedges: Used to raise the legs higher than the heart, reducing Edema (swelling) and aiding circulation, often prescribed for post-operative recovery or chronic venous insufficiency.

• Cylinder and Contoured Cushions: Used for managing posture in wheelchairs or conventional seating, ensuring the pelvis is stable and the spine is correctly aligned, promoting better sitting tolerance.

Hygiene, Safety, and Material Quality

All clinical positioning aids must prioritize patient skin health and infection control:

• Vapour Permeable Covers: Our foam aids feature outer covers that are waterproof yet breathable, preventing fluid contamination while allowing moisture vapor to escape, maintaining a dry, healthy microclimate next to the skin.

• Wipe-Clean Surfaces: The materials used are durable and easy to wipe clean with standard clinical disinfectants, ensuring fast, effective infection control between uses.

• Flame Retardancy: All materials meet stringent safety standards for use in care and hospital environments.