Pillow for prevention of pressure ulcers in wheelchair

摘要

Pillow for prevention of pressure ulcers in wheelchairs. The present invention belongs to the technology industry of equipment of assistive technology (TA) and relates more specifically to a project that promotes greater cushion for wheelchair users comfort and stability, besides offering a product that reduces the pressure ulcers to a BA Under cost.The structure of the seat of the chair is composed of nine pieces of foam, which may be of different materials and densities in order to correct distribution of pressure exerted by the wheelchair user.For the choice of the most appropriate configuration for each user are taken into account, pressure testing demonstrating the most critical areas, with accumulation of pressure, especially in isquiu00e1ticas tuberosities. After that, configuring the pillow according to these data and taking into account the personal characteristics of the individual.