ProWedge Positioning Wedges

Positioning wedges do quiet, essential work: holding a patient at the right angle so pressure lifts off vulnerable skin, breathing stays easier, or a surgical field sits where the clinician needs it. The ProWedge line brings a firm, supportive foam profile to that job, giving caregivers a dependable way to elevate, offload, and stabilize the body without constant repositioning by hand.

The most common question buyers ask is simply what angle they need. A gentle incline (roughly 15–30 degrees) supports semi-Fowler's positioning to ease reflux, respiration, and swallowing, while a 30-degree lateral tilt is the standard for turning a patient off the sacrum in pressure-injury prevention protocols. Steeper wedges lift the legs to reduce edema or support post-procedure recovery. Choosing the right shape starts with the goal — elevate the head, offload the heels, or hold a side-lying turn — rather than with the wedge itself.

Because these wedges live in beds, on stretchers, and in exam rooms, cleanability matters as much as shape. Look for wipeable, fluid-resistant covers that stand up to disinfectants between patients, and a foam density firm enough to hold its angle under sustained weight without bottoming out. That combination is what separates a clinical positioning aid from an ordinary pillow.

ProWedge products fit naturally into skin-care and turning programs across hospitals, long-term care, and home settings. Pair them with the broader range in our Patient Positioning collection, and explore complementary support surfaces and offloading solutions throughout our Beds & Accessories category to build a complete pressure-relief setup.