Systam Cylinder Positioning Cushion

For many patients with extensive pressure relief needs, positioning systems should be used in addition to cushions and mattresses to provide more effective preventative treatment. The Systam Cylinder Positioning Cushion is designed to ensure better patient posture by placing it under the knees, enhancing both comfort and adaptability for the user. Made from ultra-light polystyrene micro-beads, this cushion is an excellent add-on to larger pressure relief systems.

What's Included?

• 1 x Positioning Cushion

How Large Is the Systam Cylinder Cushion?

The Systam Cylinder Positioning cushion is 600mm long and 200mm wide.

Enhanced Pressure Relief

This positioning cushion provides a preventative approach to pressure relief that will complement traditional relief systems. The preventative approach provides a number of advantages, as the user can be correctly positioned in order to reduce risk of injury on a particular zone. This cushion significantly reduces friction and shear forces while rectifying postural issues that can exacerbate pressure sore risk.

Simple to Use

One of the primary benefits of the use of abduction cushions for pressure relief is their ease of setup relative to their enormous reward. By solving severe postural issues, this simple cushion can drastically increase the efficacy of other pressure relief systems, providing the user with comfort and safety, while supplying peace of mind to the carer. Simple to use, quick to put in place and extremely effective, this cushion is an essential tool for the treatment of patients with significant levels of pressure sore risk.

Tested for Fire Safety

All Systam products have been tested for fire safety under BS 7177:2008 for resistance to ignition. This includes tests in accordance with BS EN 597-1, BS EN 597-2 and BS 6807.

Key Features

• Provides extra comfort to existing pressure relief systems
• Rectifies severe postural issues to boost pressure relief
• Made from ultra-light polystyrene micro-beads for premium comfort
• Most effective when placed under the knees of the patient
• Provides a preventative treatment for pressure sores
• Helps a patient to be correctly positioned
• Relieves pressure on a specific risk zone
• Reduces both friction and shear forces on particular areas
• Simple to use and quick to put in place