Heels are where deep tissue injury starts fastest, and EHOB offers several dedicated solutions. The Waffle Cradle Heel Cushion (545CX) ships pre-inflated for immediate use, while the Waffle Air Foot/Heel Protector Boot (505FW) and Foot Waffle (504FW) offload the heel entirely and are indicated for prevention and treatment of Stage I–IV pressure ulcers. The low-profile Truvue Heel Protector is a simpler option for lighter-risk patients.

For seating, the Original Waffle Cushion (200WC) and fluid-resistant Extended Care Cushion (228WCIC) support wheelchair and chair-bound users. At the mattress level, the Econo Extended Care Plus Overlay (1056ECP) comes with a pump ready to use, and the Waffle M.A.D. Overlay (1004EC) offers a low-profile 3-inch surface sold without a pump for facilities that standardize on their own.

This is the most common EHOB question. Some products arrive pre-inflated; others require a separate hand pump. The Waffle L.A.D. pump (520LAD) handles chair cushions and foot Waffle products, while the Waffle M.A.D. pump (540MAD) is designed for exact inflation of the Extended Care Plus and bariatric overlays. Check each product listing for whether a pump is included, and add the matching pump if it isn't — proper inflation is what makes the air-cell system work.

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