Features of Skil-Care Armrest
- Skil-Care Lateral Stabilizer Armrest Bolster reduces reliance on physical restraints
- Covered in polyester, nylon, or synthetic sheepskin
- Available for full-arm and half-arm wheelchairs in 5″ or 6″ diameters
- Reduces lateral leaning for wheelchair users who lean to the left or right
- User Manual
- Note: Two bolsters will be required for perfect patient stabilization.
What to buy with Armrest Bolster?
- Skil-Care Gel Lift Cushion With Safety Ties
- Skil-Care One-Piece Econo Footrest Extender
- Skil- Care Triangular Head Positioner
How to use Lateral Stabilizer Bolster?
- Application:
- Two bolster will be required for patient stabilization.
- Select the proper size bolsters for your patient. 6-inch diameter for most patients; 5-inch diameter for heavy patients.
- Remove covers and place the bolsters over the wheelchair armrests, slit side down
- Replace covers-open side down-and secure hook-and loop closures.
- Alternate Application:
- For some patients, applying the bolsters to the vertical bar on the wheelchair backrest may provide more lateral support
- If you wish to use the bolsters in this manner, apply them to the right.
- Cover Laundering or Cleaning:
- Both the polyester and sheepskin covers may be laundered and dried at temperatures up to 180°F (82°C)
- Bleaching to not recommended
- To reduce the amount of lint that may accumulate in the hook-and-loop closures during laundering, we suggest that you wash and dry the covers nylon covers may be cleaned with a spray-type cleaner
- Caution:
- This device is not a restraint
- It is designed to provide lateral posture support only
- The determination as to the appropriateness of the Lateral Stabilzer Armrest Bolster for a specific patient is the responsibility of the facility and its professional and medical staff
