Pelican Manufacturing specialises in a range of medical, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and patient care products for use in hospitals, clinics as well as nursing homes. Pressure care products are designed to prevent or reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers and bed sores in convalescing patients. These pressure care products find application in geriatric care, post-operative care and rehabilitation environments. The pressure care range includes commode cushions, shower chair back cushions, pressure relief cushions, pressure relief mattress overlays, convoluted foam heel pads and elbow pads, netting heel pads and elbow pads, bed leg supports, bed slippers, arm protectors, shin protector sleeves, heel holders, footrest cradles, pressure pads, shin pads, head rings and hand pads.
Pressure relief cushions are general purpose pressure care products that can be used on wheelchairs or chairs and are supplied with a waterproof outer cover. Pressure relief overlays are effective in preventing decubitus ulcers and can also be used by healthy people with aches or pains. These overlays are laid on top of existing mattresses with the air pocket convolutions facing upwards to provide pressure relief to the patient. Knee separators are made from foam covered with soft interlock material to prevent the patient’s knees from rubbing together in bed and causing sores.