Skil-Care Lateral Stabilizer Armrest Bolster

Features of Skil-Care Armrest

• Skil-Care Lateral Stabilizer Armrest Bolster reduces reliance on physical restraints
• Covered in polyester, nylon, or synthetic sheepskin
• Available for full-arm and half-arm wheelchairs in 5" or 6" diameters
• Reduces lateral leaning for wheelchair users who lean to the left or right
• User Manual
• Note: Two bolsters will be required for perfect patient stabilization.

What to buy with Armrest Bolster?

• Skil-Care Gel Lift Cushion With Safety Ties
• Skil-Care One-Piece Econo Footrest Extender
• Skil- Care Triangular Head Positioner

How to use Lateral Stabilizer Bolster?

• Application:
  • Two bolster will be required for patient stabilization.
  • Select the proper size bolsters for your patient. 6-inch diameter for most patients; 5-inch diameter for heavy patients.
  • Remove covers and place the bolsters over the wheelchair armrests, slit side down
  • Replace covers-open side down-and secure hook-and loop closures.


• Alternate Application:
  • For some patients, applying the bolsters to the vertical bar on the wheelchair backrest may provide more lateral support
  • If you wish to use the bolsters in this manner, apply them to the right. 


• Cover Laundering or Cleaning:
  • Both the polyester and sheepskin covers may be laundered and dried at temperatures up to 180°F (82°C)
  • Bleaching to not recommended
  • To reduce the amount of lint that may accumulate in the hook-and-loop closures during laundering, we suggest that you wash and dry the covers nylon covers may be cleaned with a spray-type cleaner


• Caution:
  • This device is not a restraint
  • It is designed to provide lateral posture support only
  • The determination as to the appropriateness of the Lateral Stabilzer Armrest Bolster for a specific patient is the responsibility of the facility and its professional and medical staff