Skil-Care Heel-Float Boot

The original soft foam heel off-loading boot with cooling gel pack. 

The Heel-Float off-loads the heel by suspending it over an air cavity. This eliminates pressure and prevents the formation of pressure ulcers and aids in the healing of existing ulcers. The Heel-Float includes a water-based gel pack that relieves pressure beneath the ankle. The gel may be heated or cooled for hot/cold therapy. This item is available in three sizes; large/bariatric fits a foot/ankle of 5" width, the medium fits 4" width and small is 3" width. The fit should be snug, but not tight. The foot should not rotate in the boot. 

Product features:

• Floats the heel over an air cavity for zero pressure
• Provides air circulation to aid healing of existing ulcers
• Water-based gel insert lowers pressure beneath ankle
• Covered with a soft Cozy Cloth fabric that reduces skin shear and whisks away moisture
• Anti-foot-drop construction controls dorsal flexion
• Foam cushioned sides protect lateral and medial malleoli
• Launderable once gel insert is removed
• Straps adjust for multiple locations

Application
Skil-Care’s Heel-Float has adaptable Hook & Loop straps, enabling the boot to be secured at the ankle and at the instep, or with both straps at the ankle. The ankle-instep option is recommended when the patient’s foot moves rearward in the Heel-Float.

Ankle/Instep

• Place patient’s foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain the heel is suspended directly over the air cavity.
• Move the Hook & Loop strap along the webbing strip towards the toes. (illustration A)
• Thread the Hook & Loop strap through the web loop near the toes and secure the closure. (illustration B)
• Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure. (illustration B)
• Hook & Loop closures should be snug, but not tight.

Ankle Only

• Place patient’s foot inside the Heel-Float. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity.
• Move the Hook & Loop strap along the webbing strip towards the ankle. (illustration C)
• Thread both Hook & Loop straps through the web loop on the opposite side of the Heel-Float and secure closures. (illustration D)
• Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure. (illustration D)
• Hook & Loop closure should be snug, but not tight.

Gel-Pack
The water-based gel pack may be used for hot/cold therapy. The remove the gel pack by opening the flap at the back of the Heel-Float. (illustration E). For heat therapy, warm the gel in hot water to the desired temperature. DO NOT microwave. For cold therapy, cool the gel pack by placing it in a refrigerator. DO NOT freeze.

Important
Remove the Heel-Float every 8 to 12 hours (or according to your facility’s protocol) and check patient’s skin for ischemia or discoloration.

Easy Care
The Heel Float may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 180°F (82°C). Do not use chlorine bleach. Remove gel pack before laundering.

Extended Product Information:

• Product Instructions