With the air cells facing up and the non-skid surface of the cover facing down, place the ROHO cushion in the wheelchair. 2. Place the hand pump’s rubber nozzle over the inflation valve. Inflate the air cells by pinching the nozzle and turning the inflation valve open.
What is the expected lifespan of a Roho cushion?
Three to five years, on average. The amount of wear and tear that an individual user puts on their cushion will determine how long it lasts. The life of your cushion will be extended if you use the cover that came with it. The ROHO DRY FLOATATION cushion product line has a two-year limited warranty, while the SELECT cushion product line has a three-year limited warranty. A patch kit is also included with each cushion.
Can you sit on a Roho cushion for an extended period of time?
With so many different Roho cushions to choose from, it might be difficult to decide which one is right for you. If you’re thinking about Roho, here are some of the most frequently asked questions to get you started. We’ve also created a graph to help you choose the right cushion for your needs.
The Roho High Profile Single Compartment and Roho High Profile Dual Compartment are the best options for preventing pressure ulcers and deep tissue injury while also providing pain relief. Additionally, the Roho Quadtro choose High Profile provides the best immersion and envelopment. These are key aspects to consider since they aid in the maintenance of body shape and allow the user’s weight to be distributed over the largest region possible, namely the thighs, hips (trochanters), and buttocks (ischial tuberosities). This leads to increased comfort, a lower risk of pressure ulcers (pressure sores), lower peak pressures, and possibly less pain. Tissue deformation, which is the main cause of deep tissue injury, can also be reduced. It is vital to emphasize that no single cushion can effectively prevent or heal all pressure ulcers in all individuals, owing to the specific, intrinsic risk that each person carries.
Is a Roho cushion sufficient for long periods of sitting, or do I still require some movement or pressure relief?
It is definitely possible to go from a few hours to 16 hours of sitting time. It’s critical that you follow your healthcare provider’s pressure relief instructions to the letter. A part of this technique will be to keep a close eye on your skin to see how long it can withstand the sitting before showing signs of redness.
Yes, these cushions are developed for ulcers in stages 1, 2, and 3. As long as the pressure sore is evaluated often, you can sit directly on the cushion. These cushions can redistribute pressure and reduce fatigue.
It is critical that you select the correct cushion size for your height and chair, and you should seek sizing advice from your healthcare provider. You’ll be able to determine the cushion’s safe user weight based on this.
Can I cover a Roho cushion or mattress with an incontinence pad, towel, sheet, or sling?
When you descend into Roho, you extend the contact area by immersing and enveloping yourself in them. This redistributes the weight such that peak pressures are kept to a minimum. Surface tension increases when anything is placed between you and the cushion or mattress, making it more difficult to sink into the Roho. The pad, towel, or whatever you’re using can then be used to create a high pressure point.
Anything placed on top of a cushion can obstruct the increase in contact area that occurs as a result of immersion and envelopment as the user sinks deeper into the product. This is accomplished by raising surface tension, which makes sinking into the cushion more difficult. With the exception of Air/Foam combo cushions, Roho covers allow the least amount of surface tension to be created, and it is not suggested to use a cushion cover other than the Roho. The Roho cover is required for all air/foam combo cushions. All other Roho cushions can be used without the cover if there is no danger of the cells becoming entangled in something. The cushions, on the other hand, should only be used with Roho Covers.
Every day, you should perform a hand check. This takes only a few seconds. Only a complete correction operation is required when it is absolutely necessary.
Follow these recommendations for information on how to best care for your cushion:
- When you sit down on the cushion, be sure you don’t have any sharp things in your pocket.
- The yellow rope or cushion foundation is the ideal way to transport the cushion. You can also use the cover’s carry handle. Pulling or transporting the cushion by its cells, inflate valve, fast disconnect, or ISOFLO Memory Control is not recommended.
- Make sure neoprene covers aren’t in contact with petroleum-based solutions like lanolin. The material will deteriorate as a result of this.
- Making any changes to the cushion or any of its components will void the warranty. Use a Roho repair kit as well as a Roho cushion cover.
Is Medicare going to cover Roho cushions?
In most cases, Medicare will cover up to 80% of the cushion, with the user responsible for the remaining 20%. Keep in mind that the amount of money Medicare will pay for a wheelchair cushion depends on the doctor’s diagnosis.
An individual must acquire a prescription from a licensed physician declaring that they would benefit from the use of a wheelchair cushion in order to qualify for Medicare coverage. As a result, it is critical that you consult with your doctor before purchasing a wheelchair cushion.
Which cushion is best for sitting long periods, pain relief, and preventing pressure injuries and deep tissue injury?
The ROHO HIGH PROFILE Single Compartment, ROHO HIGH PROFILE Dual Compartment, and ROHO QUADTRO SELECT HIGH PROFILE cushions have 4.25 inch air cells that provide the maximum immersion and envelopment. This ability to sink into the cushion helps keep your body in shape by distributing weight over the most surface area, such as your thighs, hips (trochanters), and buttocks (ischial tuberosities), lowering peak pressures, improving comfort, reducing the risk of pressure injuries, and possibly reducing pain. It also reduces tissue distortion, which is now recognized as the most common cause of deep tissue injury. While the cushion environment can help to lower external and some internal tissue risk factors, other risk factors such as nutrition, circulation, and a history of pressure injuries should also be considered. Due to the specific, inherent hazards of each person, no cushion can successfully prevent or heal all pressure injuries in all patients.
Can I place an incontinence pad, towel, draw sheet or Hoyer lift sling over a ROHO cushion or mattress?
Anything you put on top of a ROHO cushion or mattress or any cushion or mattress for that matter can detract from its effectiveness. When you sink into ROHO cushions and mattresses, you increase the contact area by immersing and enveloping yourself in them, dispersing your weight and reducing peak pressures. Surface tension is enhanced when something is placed between you and the cushion or mattress, and you will have a harder difficulty sinking into the cushion or mattress, or you may produce a high pressure point from the pad, towel, etc.
We also understand that your unique requirements, such as incontinence, transfer safety, and so on, must be taken into account. The dangers of using a pad, towel, or Hoyer sling should be weighed against the risks of not using these items.
If you need to use a pad, towel, or sketch sheet, we recommend using the fewest layers possible. Pads or sheets should be draped over the cushion or mattress loosely rather than tightly.
A competent healthcare provider should assess the hazards of maintaining a Hoyer lift sling in place vs removing it if removing it will increase shear and friction, which may be harmful to skin.
Can I use my ROHO cushion without a cover?
It’s true that anything you put on top of a ROHO cushion or any cushion, for that matter might reduce its effectiveness. When you sink into a ROHO cushion, you increase the contact area by immersing and enveloping yourself in the product, redistributing weight and limiting peak pressures. Anything between you and the cushion, including a ROHO cover, can reduce immersion and envelopment by increasing surface tension and making it more difficult to sink into the cushion properly. ROHO has gone to considerable lengths to design covers that allow for maximum immersion while minimizing surface tension. From a scientific standpoint, ROHO cushion inventor Robert Graebe recommends using a ROHO cushion without the cover, with the exception of Air/Foam combo cushions.
Our coverings are designed to interfere with pressure distribution, immersion, and envelopment as little as possible. Surface tension increases when other items are used instead of the ROHO-provided covers, and the cushion may become less effective.
Is it possible to use a ROHO cushion without a cover? The ROHO cover is required for all Air/Foam combination cushions. All other cushions can be used without the accompanying cover if there is no danger of the cells becoming entangled in something.
How can I choose the right cushion?
Look for a clinical professional who can evaluate your needs. Occupational and physiotherapists in several nations are qualified to assist. Your personal physician can help you with advice and recommendations.
How often should DRY FLOATATION cushions be checked for proper inflation?
The hand check should be done every day as part of your everyday activities it only takes a few seconds. The complete adjustment operation should only be carried out when absolutely essential.
If I have pressure injuries, can I sit on my DRY FLOATATION cushion?
Yes, DRY FLOATATION cushions and mattresses are intended to prevent as well as treat pressure injuries. You can sit directly on a DRY FLOATATION cushion if you have a Stage 1, 2, or 3 injury, as long as you (or a caretaker) evaluate the wound frequently. Always talk to your doctor about your treatment options, however it has been demonstrated that an injury can heal on a ROHO cushion or mattress when combined with correct care and diet. Our DRY FLOATATION products have a unique capacity to redistribute pressure, reduce tissue deformations that cause deep tissue injury, maintain blood flow, and maybe reduce edema, all of which help to speed up recovery. A Stage 4 injury usually necessitates surgery and entails increased risks.
I need a very stable cushion. Which one should I choose?
The QUADTRO SELECT, CONTOUR SELECT, nexus SPIRIT, Hybrid Elite, and HARMONY pillows, among others, provide positioning and stability. A therapist with experience in seating can assist you in selecting the best model for your needs.
How long does a DRY FLOATATION cushion last?
Three to five years on average, although we’ve heard of cushions that have been in use for almost 25 years! It’s no surprise that wear and tear reduces the cushion’s lifespan; nevertheless, utilizing the cover that came with your cushion will help to extend its lifespan. A Repair Kit is also included with each device, as well as a limited guarantee. The Operation Manual or our Warranty Service Department can provide more information on the limited warranty.
What does a Roho cushion entail?
ROHO Air Cushions are designed to provide comfort while preventing pressure injuries in wheelchairs and everyday use. When you use a wheelchair or have other mobility limitations, pressure injuries are a continual concern. ROHO improves the comfort of any chair. There are four fundamental concepts that distinguish ROHO pillows from other cushions:
Individual cells or bubbles in ROHO air cushions move individually, allowing each cell to twist, turn, bend, and adjust precisely to the curves of your body. Each cushion is custom-made for you!
The one-of-a-kind design allows you to fully immerse yourself in the cushion without causing tissue to distort. When compared to other wheelchair cushions, this is crucial for preventing skin degradation.
When you’re on a ROHO Dry Floatation air cushion, the forces and pressure pushing back on you are kept constant. When you’re submerged, you get a larger contact area for pressure dispersion. The amount of pressure applied to any one region is kept to a minimum.
Low friction and shear are the result of individual cells, low surface tension, and continual restoring forces. Friction acts to halt motion in one direction. Shearing occurs when opposing but parallel pressures collide, obstructing blood flow. As you move your body or shift in your seat, the slick surface of the ROHO cells, combined with the way each cell moves, dramatically lowers friction and shear.
What is the difference between a Roho cushion with a high and low profile?
To prevent ulcers and tissue deterioration, ROHO’s High and Low-Profile Cushions effectively redistribute pressure and fit to the user’s body. Its soft, air-filled cells allow blood to flow while also providing the extra support that users demand while seated. The ROHO High-Profile Cushion weighs 3.5 pounds and helps people who are unable to transfer their weight on their own. The ROHO Low-Profile Cushion is a lightweight cushion that maximizes stability while lowering the danger of tissue collapse.
How often should a Roho be checked?
Overinflate the air cells by pinching the nozzle and turning to open the inflation valve. Hand-check the level of inflation on a daily basis. Only change the inflation rate as needed (typically every 3-4 months).
A Roho cushion is unnecessary.
A High Profile (4″ tall air cells), a Mid Profile (3″ tall air cells), and a Low Profile (2.5″ tall air cells) are all available from ROHO. High-profile cushions are a good choice for first-time users or those who have pressure sores. This buffer compensates for underinflation errors.