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AMARA

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Overview: The document introduces Amara®, a series of wheelchair cushions developed by Blue Chip Medical, designed to provide pressure relief, flexibility, positioning, and support for rehabilitation specialists. The cushions are customizable and aim to streamline the selection process for specialists.

Specifications: Amara® cushions feature a unique molded design with a slight abductor pommel for hip stabilization and mid-line alignment. They are lightweight, low profile, and facilitate easy transfers and foot propelling. The cushions incorporate high-density Medflex® or Viscotec® viscoelastic foam bases with pressure-relieving inserts like Viscotec® foam, Soft-Flo® gel, or solid gel.

Product Range: The Amara® series includes models 100, 250, 300, 400, and 450, each catering to different levels of skin protection and postural support needs. The cushions are available in various sizes, including bariatric options, and support weights up to 800 lbs.

Features: Key features include dual-zone Viscotec® visco-elastic molded foam, Vyvex® III non-shear incontinent top cover, non-skid vinyl bottom cover, fluid-proof and anti-microbial covers, and fire retardancy meeting Cal.Tech. #117 standards. The cushions come with warranties ranging from 12 to 18 months.

Applications: Amara® cushions are suitable for patients with varying risks of skin breakdown and postural support needs. The document details specific models for general use, skin protection, and positioning, highlighting their suitability for different patient requirements.

Evaluation Kit: The Amara® Rehabilitation Evaluation Kit (REK) includes various base components and inserts, allowing therapists to customize seating solutions for patients. The kit includes high-density polyurethane and Viscotec® contoured cavities, Viscotec® and Gel-flex® inserts, and a carry bag.

Additional Components: The document describes additional components like the Vyvex® III cover, which is low shear, washable, anti-microbial, and fire retardant, and the solid seat insert, which enhances posture and safety by preventing sagging.

Catalog excerpts

Amara® provides the pressure relieving qualities, flexibility, positioning and support that the most discriminating rehabilitation specialist requires. Blue Chip Medical develops innovative therapeutic sleep surfaces, specialty seating systems and accessories. Our latest innovation, Amara®, a series of stocked and customized wheelchair cushions, offer unique flexibility in selecting the appropriate cushion and allows the specialist to streamline their cushion choice into one product line. Amara® series covers virtually every patient’s need. Amara® allows the rehabilitation specialist to create...

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AMARA® 100 GENERAL USE Patients with low to moderate risk of skin breakdown and who require minimal postural support Skin Protection Postural Support AMR-100-1616 Amara 100, general use 16” x 16” AMR-100-1816 Amara 100, general use 18” x 16” AMR-100-1818 Amara 100, general use 18” x 18” AMR-100-2018 Amara 100, general use 20” x 18” BARIATRIC AMR-100-2220 Amara 100, general use Bariatric 22” x 20” AMR-100-2420 Amara 100, general use Bariatric 24” x 20” AMR-100-2620 Amara 100, general use Bariatric 26” x 20” AMR-100-2820 Amara 100, general use Bariatric 28” x 20” AMR-100-3020 Amara 100, general...

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AMARA® 300 SKIN PROTECTION For patients with moderate to high risk of skin breakdown and who require minimal postural support Skin Protection INSERT: Viscotec® Postural Support Viscotec® visco elastic memory foam is a pressure relieving, heat sensitive foam that conforms to the bony prominences. Millions of Viscotec® memory cells act as molecular springs to redistributing pressure and provide comfort. • High density Medflex® foam base construction combined with a molded Viscotec® visco elastic foam insert creates an excellent skin protection environment • Lightweight • Molded foam • Positioning...

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AMARA® 450 SKIN PROTECTION/POSITIONING Patients with moderate to high skin breakdown and who require significant postural support Skin Protection Postural Support AMR-450-1616 Amara 450 AMR-450-1816 Amara 450 AMR-450-1818 Amara 450 AMR-450-2018 Amara 450 Supports patient weights up to 300 lbs. INSERT: Soft-Gel® viscous gel High density Medflex® foam base construction Pressure relieving lightweight Soft-Flo® gel Molded foam base construction Positioning contour with slight abductor pommel Lightweight Ideal therapy for prevention and/or treatment of pressure sores. Vyvex® III non-shear incontinent...

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MEDFLEX® FOAM BASE High density Medflex® molded foam with positioning contour and slight abductor pommel VISCOTEC® VISCO ELASTIC FOAM BASE Viscotec® visco-elastic molded foam with positioning contour and slight abductor pommel High density contoured cavity Viscotec® contoured cavity SIZE Specify size Specify size INSERTS SOFT -FLO® GEL INSERT Dual chamber lightweight viscous gel bladder comprising of 2.5 inches of Soft-Flo, which allows for immersion of the ischials, sacral, coccyx areas without the additional force that can be caused by certain liquid gel modalities. GEL-FLEX® INSERT IN A MOLDED...

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