Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot

A comfortable walking boot that off loads pressure from heel when used in the bed

Excellent for patients that are not completely bed bound, the Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot allows for standing, pivoting and transfer. As an added precaution, a detachable tread pad can be applied to the bottom of the boot when standing and removed when the patient returns to a seated or lying position. The anti-foot-drop construction of the Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot suspends the heel over an air cavity to comfortably provide a zero-gravity environment to facilitate healing of ulcers by eliminating pressure and avoid additional development of sores. The Skil-Care Heel Float Walker Boot also features a moisture-wicking, soft cloth liner and wipe-clean outer cover. A cool, water-based gel insert allows the ankle to comfortably rest relieving any additional pressure from raising the heel. For hot/cold therapy, the gel insert may be warmed in water or cooled in the refrigerator to achieve desired temperature. Do not place gel inserts in microwave or freezer. Sold individually, these heel protector boots are available in small, medium, and large. Select size option below.

Product features:

• Floats heel for total pressure relief
• Water-based gel insert lowers pressure beneath ankle
• Raised toe section to keep blankets and sheets off toes
• Detachable tread pad for infection control
• Cozy Cloth inner liner reduces friction and wicks away moisture
• Adjustable straps for multiple locations
• Wipe-clean outer cover
• Launderable with removal of gel pack, detachable tread pad, and plastic insert

Purpose
Ski-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 combines a rigid plastic insert with flexion-limiting straps that maintain the foot at a 90° angle. A gel insert beneath the ankle relieves pressure and cools the skin.

Application
The Heel-Float Walker Boot may be used for either the right or left foot. Select he 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 Velcro ankle and toe straps as shown in illustration A.

Ambulation and Transfer

1. Seat patient on side of bed.

2. Attach non-slip tread pad (Illustration B).

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 the Heel Float every 8 to 12 hours and check for ischemia or discoloration.

Easy Care

The Heel Float Walker Boot is launderable and may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 180°F (82°C). 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 C) and plastic foot support insert (Illustration D) before laundering.

Guarantee
The Heel-Float Walker Boot is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use for six month following date of purchase.

Extended Product Information:

• Product Instructions