Features of Skil-Care Air Lock Cushion
- The Air Cushion consists of pressure relieving air flotation surface
- Skil-Care Air Lock Seat Cushion comes with safety straps
- Vinyl meets flammability requirements of CA 117
- Low-Shear II wipe-clean outer cover reduces skin damaging friction
- Wipe-clean anti-bacterial heat-sealed vinyl
- It offers decubitus prevention and comfort
- Latex free
When to use Skil-Care Wheelchair cushion?
- Comfort, prevention and healing therapy through stage IV pressure ulcers
- Patient comfort
- Prevention and management of pressure injuries
- Deep tissue injury protection
- The Air Lock Cushion can be used:
- Between The Legs
- Under the Elbow
- On the Bed Under the Head
- On the Back of the Wheelchair
What to buy with Skil-Care Air Lock Seat Cushion
- Skil-Care Lateral Stabilizer Armrest Bolster
- Skil- Care Triangular Head Positioner
- Skil- Care Wheelchair Footrest Extender With Leg Separator
How to inflate and deflate Skil-Care Air Lock Wheelchair Cushion?
- A properly inflated cushion will appear to be half full.
- Place the individual on the cushion in his/her normal sitting position.
- Slide your hand between the cushion and surface of the chair, and feel for the lowest bony prominence.
- If the bony prominence is felt, remove the patient and add air as needed.
- If the bony prominence isn’t felt no action is required.
- To use the optional air pump; open the valve, place the pump inside the valve and use pump action to inflate.
- Remove pump and close valve cover.
- To deflate cushion, open valve cover and squeeze air out by pressing on upper surface.
- Close valve cover when finished.
How to install Air Lock Wheelchair Cushion by Skil-Care?
- Place cushion on wheelchair with tie straps towards back of wheelchair.
- Secure cushion to back of wheelchair with straps.
- Optional cover: open zipper and place cushion inside cover with flange toward the back of the cover.
- Bottom of cover is the black side.
- Close zipper.
- Adjust safety straps around chair and connect side release buckle.
How to Clean Skil-Care Air Lock Seat Cushion?
- Clean cushion and cover with spray and wipe cleaning solution.
- Avoid bleach.
- Do not launder cushion or cover.
Skil-Care Air Lock Wheelchair Cushion Instruction Manual
Precautions:
- Keep cushion away from open flame and cigarettes and avoid sharp objects from making contact with the cushion.
- Exposure to moisture, friction, shearing, chemicals, secretions, excretions, and other irritants also influences pressure ulcer development.
- Friction and shearing is present when residents are pulled up in a bed or chair and could cause minor skin tears that could rapidly turn into pressure ulcers.
- Pressure ulcers can also develop if clothing is constricting, which may cause excessive rubbing on the skin








