FP36Z Cardiac Wedge - Wipeable Cover

Premium Hygiene for High-Turnover Cardiac and Critical Care Units

The FP36 Coated Cardiac Wedge is the professional standard for environments where infection control and equipment durability are paramount. Featuring a hard-wearing, medical-grade technical skin, this wedge provides the same precise 28° support as our standard foam but with significantly enhanced hygiene properties.

Advanced Clinical Features

• The substantial dimensions (76 x 35 x 46 cm) make the FP36 an essential tool for providing full-torso stability:

• Cardiac Optimisation: The 28° incline is specifically engineered to assist in the optimal positioning of the heart within the thoracic cavity, making it ideal for specialised cardiac radiographs or stress-echo procedures where a consistent tilt is required for accurate anatomical visualisation.

• Respiratory Relief: For patients suffering from orthopnoea or respiratory distress, the FP36 provides a stable, gentle incline that assists in lung expansion and eases breathing, which is critical for reducing motion blur during thoracic imaging.

• Extended Torso Support: With a length of 76cm, this wedge supports the entire back and head of most adult patients, preventing the cervical "sagging" or lumbar misalignment that can occur with shorter, less stable blocks.

• Incline Precision: The high-density internal core supports the weight of the patient without significant compression, maintaining the required 28° angle throughout the examination—vital for repeatable cardiac studies.

• Fluid-Proof & Wipeable: The multi-stretch technical coating is 100% waterproof, preventing the absorption of sweat, blood, or contrast media. It can be rapidly and thoroughly decontaminated between patients using standard hospital-grade disinfectants.

• Anatomical Alignment: The extended 76cm length ensures the patient's spine remains neutral while elevated, facilitating better patient cooperation in A&E, ICU, and Cardiac suites.

• Non-Slip Performance: The coated surface provides a subtle "grip" against imaging tables or bedsheets, ensuring the wedge remains exactly where it is placed during patient positioning.

• Superior Durability: The protective skin prevents the internal foam from picking up nicks, tears, or "pitting" over time, ensuring the wedge remains a reliable staple of your department’s specialised positioning kit.

  Image for foam shape only. Wipeable covered foam will have a different appearance.

  Wipeable cover foam may produce image artefact along edges.

  It must be x-rayed before use to determine suitability for x-ray transmission.

  Should always be x-rayed on purchase to ensure no metallic objects are present.

Technical Specifications

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