Skil-Care Heel-Float Adjustable Walker Boot
This boot has all the properties of a zero pressure heel off loading boot with the addition of an adjustable, launderable angled back and a detachable foot tread.
Product features:- Suspends heel over air captivity to eliminate pressure
- Cools and lowers pressure
- Water-based gel insert lowers
- Adjustable Straps for multiple locations
- A belt to accommodate foot drop
- Detachable tread pad for infection control
- Cozy Cloth liner reduces friction and wicks away moisture
- Permits resident to stand, pivot, and transfer
- Wipe-clean outer cover
- Launderable after removal of gel pack, detachable tread, and plastic insert
Purpose
Skil-Care’s Heel-Float Walker Boot floats the heel over an air cavity to prevent pressure sores from forming or aid in the healing of existing sores. It includes a detachable nonslip tread pad that permits limited ambulation and facilitates bed/wheelchair transfer. The foot support includes adjustable straps that permit accommodation of a wide range flexion contracture needs. A firm plastic insert provides additional support. The gel insert beneath the ankle relieves pressure and cools the skin.
The Adjustable Heel-Float Walker Boot may be used for either the right or left foot. Select the proper size for your patient.
Bed
1. Remove the detachable non-slip tread pad (Illustration B). For infection control purposes, the tread pad must be removed before patient’s foot is placed on the bed.
2. Place the patient’s lower extremity in the boot. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity (Illustration A).
3. Secure the VelcroR ankle and toe straps as shown in Illustration A.
4. Adjust the two foot support straps to acommodate your patient’s plantar flexion (Illustration C).
Ambulation and Transfer
1. Seat patient on side of bed.
2. Attach non-slip tread pad (Illustration C)
3. Ambulate or transfer patient according to your facility’s policies and procedures.
4. Remove tread pad before placing patient’s foot on bed.
Important
Remove this device every 8 to 12 hours and check for ischemia or discoloration.
Easy Care
The Adjustable Heel-Float Walker Boot is launderable and may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 180OF (82OC). Do not use chlorine bleach. For infection control purposes, the outer nylon cover should be cleaned using a spray-and-wipe cleanser and disinfected with a non-chlorine disinfectant when patient is returned to bed. Remove gel insert (Illustration D) and plastic foot support insert (Illustration D) before laundering.
Guarantee
The Adjustable Heel-Float Walker Boot is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use for six months following date of purchase.
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