Versatile Pressure Care
Flat Silicone Gel Pads bring pressure care to all kinds of applications. The extra low profile pads 1/4” and 1/8” in particular offer pliability and comfort in tight locations.
Properties of Flat Gel Pads
Added Comfort
Prevents Ulcers
Odour Free
Flexibility
Easy Clean
Low-profile Maintains Posture
Flexes to Body Contours
Non Allergenic
Flexible and moulds around hard surfaces
Anti-Shear and Friction
Expedites Ulcer Healing
Cool in Fridge
Applications
Operating Tables
Contractures
Wheelchairs
Hoist Slings
Disability Sports
Contracture Management
Flat Gel Pads are inserted between contractured limbs such as arms and legs which are locked into position. This provides cushioning against shear, friction, moisture, and heat which cause skin injuries and quickly lead to pressure ulcers.
Conditions, where Flat Gel Pads are used to alleviate the side effects of contractures, include:
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Muscular Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
SlingGel Hoist Sling Protection
Clients with pressure care needs are at their most vulnerable when being transferred in hoist slings as their entire weight impacts skin to the heightened pressure against seams and sling edges.
Suitable for all types of hoist slings, our Flat Gel SlingGel pads are the solution to these problems. They guard the skin against shear and friction, preventing pressure injuries and reducing the risk of existing pressure ulcers becoming more acute.
Case Study
Phillis is a 92-year-old lady with end-stage Alzheimer’s disease. She lives in a care home and is cared for in bed. Phillis has developed grade 3 pressure ulcers in the crease of her arms and forearms due to very tight contractures.
The nurses are treating the ulcers and dressing them regularly, however, due to the pressure, heat, and moisture, the wounds are not healing. Phillis also has increased tone in her hands, causing her fingers to flex and contract into a fist. The care team is unable to open her hands out and the pressure from her fingers and nails are causing wounds on the palms of her hands.
Phillis was prescribed flat and dimensional gel, which was positioned underneath her forearms and in-between the creases of her arms. She was also prescribed custom-made gel hand rolls to put between her fingers and palm to encourage opening her hands for hygiene and to protect her skin. The following gel products were prescribed to improve her comfort, protect her skin and assist with the healing of her pressure ulcers:
