Skil-Care Super Soft Heel Protector (Each)
An off-loading, zero pressure foot boot that has an open heel design. Super soft polyfill and a soft cozy cloth inner surface. Comfortable support for the prevention and healing therapy of heel pressure ulcers, deep tissue injury and plantar flexion contracture.
Product features:
- Universally sized heel protector designed for treatment and prevention of heel pressure sores
- Open heel design effectively eliminates heel pressure by suspending the heel in the air and also promotes faster healing
- Cozy Cloth inner fabric and wipe clean outer fabric
- Extended height prevents sheets and blankets from contacting the toes
- Reduces risk of plantar flexion (foot drop)
- Easy to apply with adjustable straps for custom fit
- Launderable and reusable
- DVT compatible
- Meets CA 117 flammability standards
- Universally sized for either foot
Easy to Use
Ankle/Instep
1. Place patient’s foot inside the Heel Protector. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity (Fig. 1).
2. Make sure toes are facing upward (Fig. 2, on back), see toe label.
3. Thread the Velcro® strap through the web loop near the toes and secure the closure (Fig. 3, on back).
4. Thread the ankle strap through the web loop near the ankle and secure closure (Fig. 3).
5. Velcro® closures should be snug but not tight.
- If using the Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper, place foot with Heel Protector into Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper. Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper prevents rotation in either direction (Fig. 4). The Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper will release from the boot when the boot is lifted out of the Bilateral Anti-Rotation Gripper.
- As may be required by the caregiver, a knee elevator (ReOrder# 555040) can be used as shown in Fig. 5 to relax the pressure on the knee and spine.
Caution
1. Use on bedridden patients only.
2. Do not allow patient to walk or stand on the floor while wearing the protector. Ankle Strap
3. Have medical professional remove heel protector periodically to inspect skin.
4. Do not over tighten straps.
5. Assure that the foot is placed in the protector so that the heel is off-loaded.
6. When used with the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) device, assure that the tubing is not in contact with the skin and the air flow is not compromised.
7. Periodically inspect the heel.
Easy Care
Clean heel protector with germicidal cleaning solution or soap and water. If necessary, launder at temperatures below 180° F (82° C). Dry at the low setting. Do not use bleach directly on the fabric. Be sure to connect straps to Velcro® closure before laundering.
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