The name 'Vicair' is synonymous with industry leading pressure management qualities in cushions, backrests and mattresses. Occupying a niche between static air and foam the Vicair cushion range provides exceptional levels of risk management while also being capable of maintaining correct pelvic and postural support. The Vicair range all utilise the same underlying technology called SmartCells which provide pressure relief as good as air cushions do without many of the downsides from leakage or loss of stability. The main differences across the Vicair cushion range amount to the location of the SmartCell pockets and how these can be used to offload pressure where needed, or provide additional pelvic support where needed. 

The Vicair Adjuster O2 cushion is predominantly prescribed for clients presenting with body asymmetry including those with amputations. The location and size of the individual SmartCell pockets provides 'out of the box' correction for small pelvic obliquities while alterations to the location of the Cells enables greater correction if needed. The large rear pockets provide excellent pressure relief for the ITs (bum bones) with each pocket able to have the quantity of cells altered. 

Forward of the rear two pockets is a horizontal pocket called the pre-ischial bar which is designed to prevent clients sliding forward on their cushion. For clients presenting with posterior pelvic tilt or who typically sit in a sacral presentation this line of SmartCells encourages good pelvic positioning and more functional posture. The front pockets are for under thigh support and can be used to manage differences in range of movement or to provide stability following amputation. 

Any Vicair cushions with the word O2 in the name indicates it is washable in its entirety with the exception of the Vicair Active. The Vicair Active O2 is the only Vicair cushion to have a foam component within it and care should be taken to remove the foam from the cover before washing. The ability to wash the entire cushion enables very high standards of hygiene to be maintained and with fast drying materials this can be done overnight while the cushion isn't in use. 

We typically have a good selection of Vicair cushions available at the Healthcare Centre. If you would like to come and try one for yourself or want to learn more please get in touch.