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Vicair®: Premium Skin Protection Cushions

Pressure injuries are a huge issue within any healthcare organization. Another common issue is frequent staff turnover, making caregiver training on equipment and proper use difficult. Something I hear a lot is, “we don’t have time to be checking a cushion on a daily basis.”
Permobil has multiple premium skin protection options in our portfolio and today we are taking a look at some low maintenance and easy-to-use options that address these issues.
Vicair® cushions are adjustable skin protection solutions that are ideal for clients at risk or with existing pressure injuries.
What makes Vicair® unique?

A conversation with Andrea Dalzell: being a self-advocate

This is part of our series highlighting a consumer's guide to seating and mobility equipment. Check out The Wheelchair Handbook for more information.

Last week we highlighted a conversation between Andrea Dalzell, a registered nurse working in New York City, and Grant Brogan, Inbound Marketing Specialist for Permobil Americas where they discussed the importance of an ultra lightweight wheelchair. Today, we continue that conversation between Andrea and Grant as they discuss the importance of being a self-advocate and how important the Abilities Expos can be for consumers. Thisinterviewwith Andrea waseditedand condensed forclarity.

A conversation with Andrea Dalzell: ultra lightweight wheelchairs

This is part of our series highlighting a consumer's guide to seating and mobility equipment. Check out The Wheelchair Handbook for more information about the wheelchair service provision process.

At Permobil individuals and their incredible stories are at the heart of why we do what we do. Last year we had the amazing opportunity to follow along with Andrea Dalzell, a registered nurse working in New York City, as she pushed the New York City Marathon. After the race, she sat down with Grant Brogan, Inbound Marketing Specialist for Permobil Americas, to discuss the importance of an ultra lightweight manual wheelchair and being an advocate for yourself. Below is part of the conversation between Andrea and Grant where they discuss Andrea's wheelchair setup. Thisinterviewwith Andrea waseditedand condensed forclarity.