Hudson Medical General Seat - Manual (Page 2)

Use and Application of the Pressure EEZ®
General™ Wheelchair Cushion
The General™ Cushion is designed to position the
client while seated providing correct seating posture,
maximum seating comfort, and pressure relief.
Remember, no cushion can eliminate seating
pressure or totally prevent pressure sores, therefore,
you should regularly check for skin redness as a noted
indicator of tissue breakdown. The General™ Cushion
may be used in a sling seat wheelchair or with a solid
seat insert or a Hudson Seat Mate.
The General™ Cushion has a moisture resistant cover designed to repel
fluids but it is not intended as an incontinent cushion nor should it be
submerged in water or used as a bathtub seating product. Replacement
covers are available from your Hudson dealer.
Size Selection of the Pressure EEZ® General™ Wheelchair Cushion
Simply select the cushion that would match the width of your hips when
seated. Cushion size should not be determined by the wheelchair seat width.
Improper cushion fit will affect the performance of pressure distribution of
the cushion and its proper positioning support of the body.
The length of the cushion should be determined by placing the cushion at
the back of the wheelchair while the length extends to the front within 1" to
2" from the back of the knees. The ischial tuberosities (sitting bones) should
be centered in the seat in the center of the seating area.
The footrest should be adjusted properly in order to enhance seating
comfort and help to lower peak seating pressures. In order to prevent The
General™ Cushion from sliding on the wheelchair upholstery, especially
during transfers, follow instructions below:
STEP 1. Thoroughly clean the surface of the
wheelchair seat.
STEP 2. Peel off the paper backing of the Velcro®
strip provided and place 2" from the front, in
the center of the wheelchair seat, as shown.
STEP 3. Place the cushion on the wheelchair.
The Velcro® strip on the bottom of the uphol-
stered General™ Cushion as well as the non-slip
surface and the Velcro® strip placed on the seat
will prevent sliding when changing body
position while seated.
A Comfortable Molded Contoured Foam Cushion
Designed to Provide Seating Positioning & Comfort
for Clients who are at Low Risk for Skin Breakdown
Firmness Cushion Width
Soft 10" to 14"
Medium 16" to 18"
Firm 20" to 24"
PST SIZE RANGES
HUDSON
™
Custom Foam Core with Progressive
Support Technology (PST)
PST produces the right degree of cushion
firmness. Smaller, lightweight clients receive
a softer more compliant cushion, average
adults receive a medium firmness while
larger heavier clients receive a firmer more
supportive cushion. The unique construction
of high resiliency (HR) molded foam provides
maximum stabilization, positioning, pressure
relief and correct seating posture.
The General™ Cushion Cover
Outer cover is a removable, washable,
flame retardant, stretch polyester knit to
reduce interface pressure and shearing. It
is constructed with a vapor permeable mois-
ture proof urethane backing and a non-slip
bottom for comfort and safety.
The Pressure EEZ® General Cushion™
Provides custom comfort, pressure relief
and correct seating posture in all sizes –
Junior, Adult and Bariatric sizes.
The General
Wheelchair Cushion