Vicair Vector O2 – 10cm
The Most Stable Air Cushion - Ultra Lightweight
This Vicair Vector O2 – 10cm high wheelchair cushion is an ideal wheelchair cushion for prevention of pressure injuries.
- Versus other air cushions it is more stable for support, positioning and it is also a high-quality addition to a pressure injury treatment plan (stage I-IV). Low – very high risk.
- This pressure relief cushion is ultra light (725g average) and offers support where needed.
- Nine adjustable compartments for maximum stability and provides extra positioning support for the thighs, resulting in improved functionality of the upper body and expanding reach.
This product qualifies for Ministry of Health & ACC funding.
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SmartCells by Vicair
SmartCells created by Vicair are air-filled Tetrahedron-shaped entities. You will locate hundreds of SmartCells in each Vicair wheelchair cushion, resulting in optimum pressure redistribution and stability. If necessary, for customisation SmartCells can be added or subtracted.
Ready for Use
All wheelchair air cushions made by Vicair do not require monitoring of pressure or inflation with a pump on a regular basis.
100% Breathable
This wheelchair cushion is 100% Breathable for comfort, optimal micro-climate temperature, heat transfer and moisture regulation. This feature reduces the risk of skin tissue deformation, and pressure injury.
100% Machine Washable
For optimal hygiene caused by sweat or incontinence. This wheelchair cushion is 100% Machine washable at 60°C without removing the SmartCells.
Vector O2
Installation instructions
Vector Immersion & Offloading
Vicair SmartCell Technology
Quality Assurance Vicair SmartCell
Vicair Vector O2 - Washing instructions
| Cushion Height | 10cm |
| Average Weight | 725 grams |
| Max. user Weight | 250Kg |
| Pressure Injury Risk | Low - Very High |
| Asymmetry - Accommodation & Correction | Mild |
| Level of Support/Stability - Immersion | Significant |
| Micro Climate - Temp & Moisture regulation | Low - Very High |
| Available Sizes (width x depth) | Click the COMPARE button above to view all sizes and product codes |
| Machine Washable | 60°C max. |
Diana de Vos
The NetherlandsPrimary Use:
Manual wheelchair
Medical Conditions:
MS
"To me, the Vicair Vector cushion meant no more pain!"
By the time I was using my wheelchair on a daily basis, sitting in it started to hurt more and more. My technical advisor introduced me to the Vicair Vector 10 cushion. It was love at first sit! No more pain when sitting, the pain in my tailbone disappeared and the cushion offered me so much more stability! Super! Besides that, I really love the fact that the Vector is really lightweight.
Carlos Kramer
Head of Education VicairPrimary Use:
Pressure relief, positioning for asymmetry
Medical Conditions:
Polio and complications from surgery
Clinical Case: Accommodating differences in mass with a Vicair Vector O2
Snippets of the Conclusion:
Immediately after the adjustment, we can observe an improvement in Mr. R’s position. It was easily spotted by the line of his shoulders that is now positioned straight. He also immediately indicates that he feels more supported. Mr. R tells us that he no longer experiences the sensation of sliding forward. A very positive change is that he now also prefers to stay in his wheelchair for daily activities. In restaurants, for example, he used to transfer to another chair but now prefers to stay in his wheelchair. It shows a high level of comfort that he now can remain in his chair all day. Last he indicates using his new Vector O2 on holiday this summer during very warm weather and confirms that the cushion’s breathability really supported temperature control – his old cushion was a lot warmer.
Erin Davis
Occupational Therapist, Southern RehabPrimary Use:
Pressure relief, positioning support
Medical Conditions:
High level of Tetraplegia
Clinical Case: Enhancing positioning and maintaining skin integrity, by using Vicair cushions
Snippets of the conclusion:
Instead of sitting on top of her seating and being pushed forward, Miss Y is immersed into it, therefore cradling her dislocated hips and filling all the gaps at her spine to give improved support. There’s no longer a case of reddened areas as aggressively as before on her left ischial tuberosity and when it occurs it is resolved after an evening in bed. With her new seating solution she is also able to mobilise longer in her wheelchair without the same degree of concern for her skin integrity. The Vicair Vector O2 has also been a welcome change for the standard 10 cm high cushion as it offers the ability to be washed off by machine washing.
Carlos Kramer
Head of Education VicairPrimary Use:
In manual wheelchair
Medical Conditions:
Epiphysiolysis
Clinical Case: Addressing a positioning challenge and handling shear forces involved
Snippet of the conclusion:
After two weeks of testing his new set up, Mr. C. indicates that he barely uses his positioning belt anymore. This in itself for him is a great achievement as after previous changes he was never able to do this. Mr. C describes his new Vicair knee pads as being ‘perfect’, he experiences less pressure or better distributed pressure and clearly observes less redness of his knees.
Darrin Brooks
MS, PTA Director of Rehabilitation Solaris Senior LivingPrimary Use:
Care Facility
Medical Conditions:
Pressure Injury
Clinical Case: Reducing pressure ulcer incidents and saving money in staff maintenance time, by using Vicair cushions
In our facility 9% of the residents experienced pressure injury incidences. Additionally, staff spends time maintaining and checking products daily. Resulting in a significant amount of time being spent on maintenance on a weekly basis, taking time away that could be spent on patient care.
We introduced the Vicair products to a group of residents as the standard offering in an attempt to save money in staff maintenance time, reduce pressure ulcer incidence, and ultimately build our facilities reputation as a quality facility when it comes to patient care.
The percentage of residents with pressure injury incidences decreased from the initial 9% to 1%. In every case, the patient loved the comfort of the cushion and the therapist love the ability to individually customize the cushions to the patient.
The switch to Vicair cushions helped our bottom line.
Megan Ransley
Morton & Perry TherapistPrimary Use:
Research if cushions are fitted upside down
Medical Conditions:
NA
Measuring Pressure interface and shear on cushions fitted correctly versus upside down
At a recent seating seminar therapist were asked if they had experienced a client sitting on their wheelchair cushion placed upside down? The answer was yes! 80% Had experienced this more than once. Asked if in their opinion would this place their client at further risk? The Majority answered “Yes”! If the cushion is placed incorrectly in the chair. How can we minimise risk for pressure & shear?
The following 3 cushion types had their data measured: Vicair Aircell cushions, Flotation cushion and a Gel cushion.
The tools used where a pressure-map and an iShear. iShear is the world’s first tool to measure total shear force in the seat of a wheelchair.
Comfair cover
Breathable stretch fabric for air transmission and heat dissipation also reducing pressure on bony prominences.
| Description | Product order code |
|---|---|
| Comfair Cover | XVCCsize/size |
Incotec cover
A fluid resistant cover made out of elastic material. Extremely usable in all situations (institutional and home use) where incontinence
and hygiene is an issue.
| Description | Product order code |
|---|---|
| Incotec cover | XVCIsize/size |
SmartCells by Vicair
SmartCells created by Vicair are air-filled Tetrahedron-shaped entities. You will locate hundreds of SmartCells in each Vicair wheelchair cushion, resulting in optimum pressure redistribution and stability. If necessary, for customisation SmartCells can be added or subtracted.
Ready for Use
All wheelchair air cushions made by Vicair do not require monitoring of pressure or inflation with a pump on a regular basis.
100% Breathable
This wheelchair cushion is 100% Breathable for comfort, optimal micro-climate temperature, heat transfer and moisture regulation. This feature reduces the risk of skin tissue deformation, and pressure injury.
100% Machine Washable
For optimal hygiene caused by sweat or incontinence. This wheelchair cushion is 100% Machine washable at 60°C without removing the SmartCells.
Vector O2
Installation instructions
Vector Immersion & Offloading
Vicair SmartCell Technology
Quality Assurance Vicair SmartCell
Vicair Vector O2 - Washing instructions
| Cushion Height | 10cm |
| Average Weight | 725 grams |
| Max. user Weight | 250Kg |
| Pressure Injury Risk | Low - Very High |
| Asymmetry - Accommodation & Correction | Mild |
| Level of Support/Stability - Immersion | Significant |
| Micro Climate - Temp & Moisture regulation | Low - Very High |
| Available Sizes (width x depth) | Click the COMPARE button above to view all sizes and product codes |
| Machine Washable | 60°C max. |
Diana de Vos
The NetherlandsPrimary Use:
Manual wheelchair
Medical Conditions:
MS
"To me, the Vicair Vector cushion meant no more pain!"
By the time I was using my wheelchair on a daily basis, sitting in it started to hurt more and more. My technical advisor introduced me to the Vicair Vector 10 cushion. It was love at first sit! No more pain when sitting, the pain in my tailbone disappeared and the cushion offered me so much more stability! Super! Besides that, I really love the fact that the Vector is really lightweight.
Carlos Kramer
Head of Education VicairPrimary Use:
Pressure relief, positioning for asymmetry
Medical Conditions:
Polio and complications from surgery
Clinical Case: Accommodating differences in mass with a Vicair Vector O2
Snippets of the Conclusion:
Immediately after the adjustment, we can observe an improvement in Mr. R’s position. It was easily spotted by the line of his shoulders that is now positioned straight. He also immediately indicates that he feels more supported. Mr. R tells us that he no longer experiences the sensation of sliding forward. A very positive change is that he now also prefers to stay in his wheelchair for daily activities. In restaurants, for example, he used to transfer to another chair but now prefers to stay in his wheelchair. It shows a high level of comfort that he now can remain in his chair all day. Last he indicates using his new Vector O2 on holiday this summer during very warm weather and confirms that the cushion’s breathability really supported temperature control – his old cushion was a lot warmer.
Erin Davis
Occupational Therapist, Southern RehabPrimary Use:
Pressure relief, positioning support
Medical Conditions:
High level of Tetraplegia
Clinical Case: Enhancing positioning and maintaining skin integrity, by using Vicair cushions
Snippets of the conclusion:
Instead of sitting on top of her seating and being pushed forward, Miss Y is immersed into it, therefore cradling her dislocated hips and filling all the gaps at her spine to give improved support. There’s no longer a case of reddened areas as aggressively as before on her left ischial tuberosity and when it occurs it is resolved after an evening in bed. With her new seating solution she is also able to mobilise longer in her wheelchair without the same degree of concern for her skin integrity. The Vicair Vector O2 has also been a welcome change for the standard 10 cm high cushion as it offers the ability to be washed off by machine washing.
Carlos Kramer
Head of Education VicairPrimary Use:
In manual wheelchair
Medical Conditions:
Epiphysiolysis
Clinical Case: Addressing a positioning challenge and handling shear forces involved
Snippet of the conclusion:
After two weeks of testing his new set up, Mr. C. indicates that he barely uses his positioning belt anymore. This in itself for him is a great achievement as after previous changes he was never able to do this. Mr. C describes his new Vicair knee pads as being ‘perfect’, he experiences less pressure or better distributed pressure and clearly observes less redness of his knees.
Darrin Brooks
MS, PTA Director of Rehabilitation Solaris Senior LivingPrimary Use:
Care Facility
Medical Conditions:
Pressure Injury
Clinical Case: Reducing pressure ulcer incidents and saving money in staff maintenance time, by using Vicair cushions
In our facility 9% of the residents experienced pressure injury incidences. Additionally, staff spends time maintaining and checking products daily. Resulting in a significant amount of time being spent on maintenance on a weekly basis, taking time away that could be spent on patient care.
We introduced the Vicair products to a group of residents as the standard offering in an attempt to save money in staff maintenance time, reduce pressure ulcer incidence, and ultimately build our facilities reputation as a quality facility when it comes to patient care.
The percentage of residents with pressure injury incidences decreased from the initial 9% to 1%. In every case, the patient loved the comfort of the cushion and the therapist love the ability to individually customize the cushions to the patient.
The switch to Vicair cushions helped our bottom line.
Megan Ransley
Morton & Perry TherapistPrimary Use:
Research if cushions are fitted upside down
Medical Conditions:
NA
Measuring Pressure interface and shear on cushions fitted correctly versus upside down
At a recent seating seminar therapist were asked if they had experienced a client sitting on their wheelchair cushion placed upside down? The answer was yes! 80% Had experienced this more than once. Asked if in their opinion would this place their client at further risk? The Majority answered “Yes”! If the cushion is placed incorrectly in the chair. How can we minimise risk for pressure & shear?
The following 3 cushion types had their data measured: Vicair Aircell cushions, Flotation cushion and a Gel cushion.
The tools used where a pressure-map and an iShear. iShear is the world’s first tool to measure total shear force in the seat of a wheelchair.
Comfair cover
Breathable stretch fabric for air transmission and heat dissipation also reducing pressure on bony prominences.
| Description | Product order code |
|---|---|
| Comfair Cover | XVCCsize/size |
Incotec cover
A fluid resistant cover made out of elastic material. Extremely usable in all situations (institutional and home use) where incontinence
and hygiene is an issue.
| Description | Product order code |
|---|---|
| Incotec cover | XVCIsize/size |