I received a new wheelchair a couple months ago, it came with a Roho cushion and a smart check device.
https://permobilus.com/product/smart-checkby-roho/ On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 9:10 PM Greg <[email protected]> wrote: > > I had a Roho go flat and cause a sore, so I now have a 1 inch thick, firm, > memory foam, pad under my Roho. Just incase. They make a pressure pad with an > alarm. If it goes flat it goes off. A OT gave me one years ago, but never > worked right. > Greg > > > > On 10/31/2018 12:23 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote: > > Hi Glenn, > > Ever since I had my Stage III wound [actually two of them] in 2010 and I > told my story of what happened on the Care Cure Community... the president of > the ROHO contacted me and suggested their cushion would work the best for me > BECAUSE OF MY CONDITION. So, since then, I have been using a Roho Quadtro > Select High Profile cushion but I also have a Roho Quadtro Select Low > Profile cushion. But, this is all based on my compromised skin. > > The only thing I don't like about these cushions is they have to be > constantly checked (maintenance) to make sure they are not going flat but the > owner is great to work with. I have not had to add or take out any air in a > long long time but that is because my skin is now doing great. Every other > part of me is falling apart (especially the bladder) and so many other things > but that is because I am living alone for the first time in my life and don't > get much help with anything except for my care. > > Here are photos of the different cushions (which come with washable covers): > https://www.pressuresorecushions.com/collections/roho-cushions?utm_campaign=ROHO%20Cushions&utm_content=ROHO%20Cushions%20-%20Shop&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_term=roho%20wheelchair%20cushion > > But if you are not having any problems with any wounds... a Varilite cushion > is what I was using before and liked. > > Best, ~Lori > > On Wed, Oct 31, 2018 at 12:10 PM glenn henry <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello all, >> >> I have been using the same style of wheelchair cushion over the past 48 >> years. The company seems to be in limbo after a fire at the factory. They >> claim that they will be in business again, but I'm beginning to doubt after >> five months. >> >> What I would like people to comment on is the type of wheelchair cushion you >> are using and your experiences. >> >> The pad that I used was made by Hudson medical. It was called a Jobst >> hydrofloat pad. >> >> Thanks for your concern and your comments, hopefully I can find a new type >> of pad case they do not come back in business. >> >> >> Glenn > > > > -- > "Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mind and > heart and deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer." ~Dean > Koontz > >
