Pressure care products

What pressure injuries are

Pressure injuries, also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers or bed sores, are areas of skin and the tissue beneath it damaged by constant pressure. Healthdirect explains the early signs, which parts of the body are most at risk and how they are treated. It also recommends checking the skin twice a day and changing position often. Equipment does not replace those steps, and if you notice red, blistered or broken skin, speak to a GP or nurse.

Pressure injury prevention equipment in this range

The range is grouped by where the person rests, so start with the place they spend the most time: a wheelchair or chair, or in bed.

Wheelchair and seat cushions

Our Wheelchair & Seat Cushions category covers air cell, polymer, gel, Floam and foam cushions for wheelchairs, chairs and commodes. Options run from simple foam rings and a coccyx cushion to adjustable air cell cushions such as the ROHO Quadtro and Single Valve. Many descriptions state the level of pressure care or the user each model was designed for, which helps narrow the choice.

Heel and elbow protectors

The Heel & Elbow Protectors category includes the Heelift Suspension Boot, the ACTION® Heel Protector, the ROHO Heel Pad, and sheepskin and silicone fibre protectors for heels and elbows. Most are held in place with adjustable velcro straps.

Mattresses and overlays

Support in bed is covered by Mattresses & Overlays in our bedroom range, which sits alongside our beds. If someone spends long periods in bed, look at the mattress and the heel protectors together.

Choosing pressure care products

The right product depends on how long the person sits or lies, how well they can change position, their weight and the condition of their skin. A health professional such as an occupational therapist, nurse or GP can advise on the level of support needed. Our guide to pressure care cushions and mattresses walks through the main types, and our pressure injury prevention equipment guide is a useful next read. When turning someone in bed, low friction slide sheets help carers move the person without dragging them across the sheet.

Seeing the range

Cushions and protectors are easier to choose when you can see and feel the materials. You can visit our Liverpool showroom at Shop 7 inside Northumberland Arcade, 230 Northumberland Street, Liverpool, or call 1300 767 777 to check a model before you come. We deliver Sydney wide, and freight can be arranged within NSW.