Body Positioning Wedges

The Body Positioning Wedges are used to help position patients in bed to keep them symmetrical. They feature hook and loop tape underneath, allowing them to stick to a receptor sheet, such as Pelican’s Sleep System Positioning Sheet. The firm foam wedges have two curved sides, surrounded by a layer of soft ventilated foam and a layer of thermoregulating material to help maintain body temperature. The cover is made from a waterproof, breathable material.

Key Features

• Symmetrical Positioning: Helps maintain patient symmetry in bed.
• Thermoregulating Material: Assists in maintaining body temperature.
• Waterproof Cover: Made from breathable material for comfort.
• Hook and Loop Tape: Attaches securely to receptor sheets.

Additional Information

Under the base of the wedges is some hook tape that will attach to Pelican’s Sleep System Positioning Sheet. For extra padding or more thermoregulating, the wedges can be used with a Vented Overlay Pad, which goes under the patient and can make it easier to turn them to assist in placing the wedges.

Consult your therapist before using, as they may change our instructions for individual patients. The Body Positioning Wedges can be used in two ways:

• Patient lying on their back - Using the two wedges, slightly tilt the patient and place the smaller curved edge next to the patient’s chest under the arm, and then slightly tilt the patient’s hip to place the other wedge next to their hip. Then place two wedges on the other side, next to the chest under the shoulder, and next to their hip, again after slightly tilting the patient, so they will have the wedges firmly next to them.
• Patient sleeping on their side at 30 degrees - Turn the wedges around and use the longer curved side. Tilt the patient slightly and place one wedge behind their back, then allow them to lean back next to the wedge. Some patients may benefit from having a second wedge next to their hip. Some patients may need a third wedge in front of their stomach to stop them rolling forward.

Specifications

Item #	Size	Details (Height x Width x Depth)	Photo
4730S	Small	9.5cm x 11.0cm x 13.0cm 3.7" x 4.3" x 5.0"
4730M	Medium	13.5cm x 13.0cm x 14.5cm 5.3" x 5.0" x 5.7"
4730L	Large	16.5cm x 16.0cm x 23.0cm 6.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"
4730XL	X-Large	18cm x 19cm x 24.5cm 7" x 7.4" x 9.6"

Cleaning

Wipe clean with a hospital grade disinfectant or remove the cover and wash up to 80°C (176°F). Air dry in the shade, or tumble dry on a cool setting, ensuring the drum is cool. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing.

Unit of Measure

A Pair