The Gel Pro Elite is widely recognized as the finest gel wheelchair cushion on the market. Blue Chip Medical's Gel Pro Elite gel wheelchair cushion is utilized for superior wheelchair comfort and in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The Gel Pro is the perfect combination of Viscous Gel and Foam. The foam shell of the Gel Pro is constructed from high-density foam surrounding our segmented aqueous gel bladder. The bladder contains an aqueous gel to provide comfort and unsurpassed pressure redistribution. Pressure ulcers can occur when the interface pressures between the body and the seating surface constrict blood flow. The aqueous, highly viscous gel provides for proper immersion and envelopment around the bony prominences which are most vulnerable to skin breakdown and discomfort. Gel-Pro foam / gel wheelchair cushions help to stabilize and maintain proper seating while reducing the “rocking" motion found in many other types of gel wheelchair cushions. Blue Chip's Gel-Pro Elite wheelchair cushions are covered in a waterproof vinyl and low-shear nylon material. The cover material helps reduce heat and moisture build-up which can be a significant concern in the prevention of pressure ulcers. The cover materials are fluid and stain-resistant and meet California Technical Bulletin #117 for fire retardancy.