Pediatric cushion for sacral rests

This pediatric sacral rest cushion is engineered for surgical suites to equip pelvic positioning supports during pediatric orthopedic and trauma procedures. Designed to fit securely onto the positioning plates of operating tables and pediatric traction frames, this medical pad delivers a stable, resilient, and protective contact surface during interventions involving the pelvis, femur, or hip joint.
In pediatric orthopedics, procedures such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) correction, pelvic or femoral osteotomies, and femoral shaft fracture reductions demand rigid skeletal stabilization while safeguarding growing musculoskeletal structures. Scaled specifically to the anatomy of young patients, this cushion absorbs axial traction and counter-traction forces without tilting or shifting, maintaining accurate pelvic alignment throughout the operative procedure.

Because pediatric skin and subcutaneous tissues are especially vulnerable to pressure-induced ischemia, the medical foam padding is engineered to distribute loads evenly across the sacral region. It eliminates concentrated pressure spikes over the sacrum and posterior iliac crests, completely isolating the patient from the hard metallic or composite structure of the sacral bracket. This cushioning actively prevents cutaneous breakdown, erythema, and deep tissue injuries during lengthy surgical interventions under general anesthesia.
The outer medical-grade coating complies strictly with operating theater infection control standards. Fully waterproof and impermeable to blood, irrigation fluids, intravenous solutions, and skin prep antiseptics, its smooth surface prevents fluid penetration. The cushion cleans and disinfects quickly between surgical cases using standard hospital-approved surface disinfectant wipes or sprays.