RES-Q Infant Reflux Wedge

RES-Q Infant Reflux Wedge and Sling

Restful sleep for baby AND parent!

  

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Welcome to the  RES-Q Infant Reflux Wedge and Sling Website!

 

The RES-Q Infant Wedge is the first reversible and orthopedically designed reflux wedge on the market for infants birth through 12 months of age. It was developmentally designed by a pediatric occupational therapist, physician, and dietitian to meet the needs of premature and term infants. Both sides of the wedge have a 30 degree angle and promote nice shoulder protraction. The wedge is also covered in a medical grade vinyl and may be easily cleaned and wiped down. One side of the wedge is designed like mom's chest and has a curvilinear arch. Babies may sleep in prone or if premature, swaddled in side lying. The other side of the wedge has a built-in "nest" for boundaries and containment, and provides good head molding for infants sleeping in supine. The RES-Q Sling attaches to the wedge and moves up/down the incline to meet the comfort of each infant. For extra security, infants may be swaddled to the sling on either side of the wedge.

The RES-Q Infant Wedge is being used in hospitals and purchased by parents all over the nation! A FREE OT consultation is available from our co-inventor with the purchase of every RES-Q Infant Wedge. The RES-Q Wedge is covered by most insurance companies with use of provided DME codes and a letter of medical necessity from a physician. We want to know that our babies and parents are sleeping peacefully. Stay tuned in to our Web site to learn more about new research taking place with the RES-Q Infant Wedge this summer!

If you are a parent and would like to order the RES-Q Infant Reflux Wedge and/or Sling, please go to www.pollywogbaby.com, www.azream.us, or www.showeryourbaby.com. If you are a hospital, pharmacy, baby boutique, or rehab facility and would like to order RES-Q Infant Wedges/Slings, please contact our Products Manager Rozlyn Troop at 972-625-5177.

If you have a Web site or store and are interested in carrying the RES-Q Infant Wedge and Sling, please email us!

Sweet Dreams,

 

Robynne Elkin, MOT, OTR/L
Craig A. Troop, M.D.
Rozlyn Troop, R.D.

Talk to your physician about which position your baby should sleep in. Most babies should adhere to the SIDS guidelines or "back to sleep" protocol. However, some babies are required by their physicians to sleep on their stomachs secondary to specific medical conditions.  

 

 

RES-Q Wedge Testimonials:

The first night we put our 2 month-old on the wedge, she slept six and a half hours! We actually awoke her to change her diaper. I couldn't believe it! It was the best night we have had since she was born! I really don't care if our insurance covers the wedge or not because it is worth EVERY penny!

Shelly and Bill Ashcraft

I could not be happier with the RES-Q Wedge. As a physician and a mother of triplets born at 28 weeks, I can think of no other single item that made more an impact in my babies' health. The wedge was instrumental in treating their apnea/bradycardia, reflux, and dysphagia. Using the RES-Q Wedge dramatically improved ALL of these symptoms.

Another great benefit of the RES-Q Wedge is that it is like a mobile, transportable crib! The wedge can be placed on the floor and it's cheaper than renting a crib or buying a Pack-n-Play.

Starling Reid, MD (Mother of triplets)

We have used the RES-Q Infant Wedge for Scott from the time he was just under a month old. Immediately it made a difference in his ability to fall and stay asleep. I feel this positioning device has allowed him to develop and maintain a healthy sleep/wake pattern in spite of his medical problems. He is 11 months old and won't go to sleep without it!

Nicole Sutherland, Physical Therapist

I have had great results with the RES-Q Infant Wedge and the feedback has only been positive.

David J. Lozano, MD, Pulmonologist

Our son was diagnosed with laryngomalacia, dysphagia, and reflux when he was 2 months old. He was also diagnosed with a submucous cleft palate at 5 months of age. His ENT and pulmonologist suggested he sleep on his tummy because of his conditions and stridor. His pulmonologist also recommended the RES-Q Wedge and our son finally began to sleep quietly! The RES-Q Wedge made a big difference in our son’s comfort level when he slept, and we didn’t have to worry about him all night. We ALL slept!

Carrie and Ron Forrester

My son was born with a congenital heart condition (hypoplastic left heart) and severe reflux.  The RES-Q Infant Wedge helped our son get peaceful sleep when he was brought home with an indwelling NG tube for several months. Because of the wedge, my son was able to get into a deep sleep state without the pain of reflux waking him up. The RES-Q Infant Wedge helped our family get through reflux and several major surgeries together! Thank you!

Kim Young

The RES-Q Infant Wedge is the BEST thing that was ever created!  It helped our daughter so much.  Before the wedge, she would never lie down to sleep because she was so miserable. From day one when we put our baby on the wedge, she started sleeping so much better and looked so much more peaceful.  I highly recommend the wedge to anyone who has an infant with reflux.  It is a must!!!

Suzanne Martin

We had twins, and both of them had terrible reflux and trouble sleeping.  Once we started using the RES-Q Infant Wedge, our lives became manageable again. 

 

Julie Hayman

Hi everyone,
Just want to share a moment of bliss with all of you! Our son Armando graduated to the RESQ wedge pillow. Last night was the second night he slept for 7 hours on it!!! --- My husband and I had been sleeping with him on our chest, on the glider, 24/7 for almost two months...Our son can finally sleep by himself, in his crib, on this GREAT invention!

Malena

(www.infantrefluxdisease.com)

 


Babies with reflux can now spend their daily 15 minutes of tummy time in an upright position on the RES-Q Infant Wedge!

The RES-Q Sling comes in 3 sizes:

  • Small / Preemie ( 3 - 7 pounds )
  • Medium ( 7- 14 pounds )
  • Large (14 - 25 pounds )

The RES-Q Wedge & Sling is also used for patient care in hospital environments including the NICU, pediatric floors, PICU's, post surgery/recovery, and rehab departments.


"The" developmental preemie reflux wedge perfect for  boundaries and proper positioning needed in the NICU.

 

The RES-Q Infant Wedge is a MUST for the NICU!

OT's, PT's, and NICU nurses all over the nation are observing wonderful developmental outcomes from infants using the RES-Q Infant Wedge. Clinical findings also include increased oxygen saturations and decreased tachypnea when infants with reflux are placed in a prone position. Infants with laryngomalacia also experience improved O2 saturations when elevated in prone on the RES-Q Infant wedge. The nest on the supine side of the wedge helps to decrease dolicocephaly, plagiocephaly, and extensor posturing by encouraging slight flexion of all extremities. The prone side of the wedge also encourages shoulder protraction and improved gastric emptying.


The RES-Q Wedge "nest" provides good head molding and shoulder protraction, especially for smaller infants.

 

HCPS CODES: 

Listed below are the diagnostic and equipment codes (HCPS codes) to provide to your insurance company.

  • RES-Q Wedge with Sling/    530.81;E1399
  • RES-Q Slings /  530.81; E0621
  • RES-Q Wedge/ 530.81; E0190

    The first number, 530.81 is the diagnostic code, meaning reflux. The second number is the equipment code. If your insurance company tells you that E1399 is too general a code ask them if they cover the equipment under the codes E0190 for wedges and E0621 for slings. They may also require a procedure code which you will get from your physician or therapist. Most insurance companies will have you purchase the items and then download a claim form from their website to submit a claim for reimbursement. Ask them to walk you through the process so you have no surprises or delays in receiving reimbursement.

    Some insurance companies will require you purchase your items from an "in network" provider but if you can prove to them there is not one in your area they frequently will cover the items from an "out of network provider" (typically someone not in your city or state) as well. You may need to submit a letter from the manufacturer that they do not have an authorized manufacturer in your area. Some insurance companies will also require you submit a letter of medical necessity from your doctor. Visit www.azream.us to view the Sample RES-Q Infant Wedge Letter of Medical Necessity.

  • If your insurance company does not cover these items they may be covered under your pre-tax cafeteria plan (IRS Section 125).