Surgical Pressure Care
Operating Table Pressure Reduction Products for Vulnerable Patients
During surgery, when patients remain immobile for extended periods, pressure injuries can begin forming in as little as 60–90 minutes.
From 20 Gel Pressure Care options at launch, Gel Ovations now provides over 250 + instant pressure care products, that are no longer restricted to wheelchairs and are issued by Wheelchair Therapists, Rehab Engineers, Community Equipment Stores and Tissue Viability Nurses.
Gel Ovations also supplies many Specialist Seating Manufactures and Tissue Viability Care teams with their unique Dimensional Gel Pads.
Today Gel Ovations is an international entity, used throughout the NHS in the UK and Europe-wide to prevent pressure injuries for users of all types of medical and mobility equipment.
Why Choose Gel Ovations for the Operating Theatre?
- Redistributes pressure across vulnerable areas
- Reduces shear, friction, and heat build-up
- Maintains skin integrity in high-risk procedures
- Easy to disinfect and is reusable
- Latex-free, biocompatible materials
Gel Ovations Surgical Range
FlatGel – Full-Surface Pressure Relief
Ideal for torso, limbs, and head support
FlatGel is a smooth, flexible gel sheet that provides even pressure distribution across larger contact areas. It’s easily positioned on top of operating table sections to protect the patient throughout lengthy procedures.
Key Features:
- Uniform support surface
- Reduces pressure peaks
- Wipe-clean and durable
RippleGel – Textured Cooling Relief
Ideal for heels, elbows, and sacral areas
RippleGel features a contoured ripple surface promoting airflow, reducing shear, and supporting skin cooling. It manages heat and moisture – crucial during procedures where temperature regulation matters.
Key Features:
- Ripple texture for airflow
- Reduces skin maceration risk
- Latex-free and reprocessable
GelDonuts – Targeted Offloading
Ideal for the head, heels, or sacral region
GelDonuts offer a circular design that offloads pressure from high-risk areas by cradling rather than compressing. Made of medical-grade silicone gel, they are ideal for focused protection where bony prominences are exposed during surgery.
Key Features:
- Central offloading zone
- Maintains alignment and comfort
- Available in various sizes
HeelGel – Pressure Relief
Ideal for vulnerable heel protection
Providing effective heel off-loading and targeted pressure redistribution for patients during surgical procedures. Elevates the heel and reduces sustained interface pressure, supporting skin integrity in vulnerable patients.
Key features
- Effective heel off-loading
- Pressure relief during surgery
- For operating tables and recovery areas
Designed for Theatre Environments
All products are:
- Designed for easy disinfection and reuse
- Compatible with most surgical beds and supports
- Supplied in multiple sizes for adult and paediatric use
- Manufactured to medical-grade standards
Learn More or Order Today
Contact our Team to request samples or a demonstration.
Browse our full Pressure Care range for more surgical and ward-based solutions.
Need help choosing the right solution?
Our team can assist with product selection, staff training, and implementation support across all clinical settings.
Email: info@gelovations.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1454 285 071
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