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DISCLAIMER:
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
Buyers Guide: Foam
ILC Reference NO 43:61:900
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Short Description
Foam is available in twelve densities and a range of thicknesses. Foam can be cut to any size or design to suit a specific purpose. Over time the properties of foam (eg. resilience) will deteriorate, and replacement may be required within six to twelve months.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
Foam is suitable for use as a wheelchair cushion or mattress overlay by users who are at low risk of developing pressure sores and require additional comfort.
Foam may assist to absorb vibration when travelling in a wheelchair.
Density - to ensure that a user receives adequate support a suitable density should be determined by the weight of the user and the amount of time spent sitting on the foam. Higher density foam distributes weight across a greater surface area than low density foam. Higher density foam will also absorb more vibration than low density foam.
Thickness - a thicker foam will reduce the risk of a user 'bottoming out'. Consider the height of a foam wheelchair cushion and its influence on other wheelchair measurements, eg. armrest height.
Slow recovery foam will conform to a person's body thereby distributing their weight across a large surface area.
Convoluted foam or cubed projections on the surface may allow increased air flow.
Cover - consider resistance to staining and cleaning requirements. Is a waterproof cover required?
Flame retardancy of foam and cover.
Chemical treatment.
There are many things to consider when selecting pressure care products including nutrition, skin moisture, level of mobility, age, shear, friction, location of pressure ulcer (if present) and hygiene. Any comments regarding level of pressure care is a suggestion made by suppliers as a guide to assist with selection, and this may differ from brand to brand. When selecting pressure care products it is strongly advised that a comprehensive assessment is undertaken by a health professional to encourage correct product selection and monitoring of product effectiveness.
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AUSMEDIC/METRON,
CARRUM DOWNS, VIC
COMFORT FIRST (FORMALLY CLUB MEDI WOOL PRODUCTS),
MOORABBIN, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,
BENDIGO, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - MILDURA,
MILDURA, VIC
FISHER LANE MEDICAL PTY LTD,
ABBOTSFORD, VIC
GEELONG WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PTY LTD,
GROVEDALE, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) ALBURY,
ALBURY, NSW
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) BRUNSWICK,
BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) CHELTENHAM,
CHELTENHAM, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) GEELONG,
GEELONG, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY CENTRAL VICTORIAN) BENDIGO,
BENDIGO, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - HALLAM,
HALLAM, VIC
MEDTEX (ASSIST EASE),
MOUNT WAVERLEY, VIC
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