DM Systems Heelift Suspension Boot - Heelift Convoluted Foam Suspensio ? Grayline Medical

Heelift&#0174 Standard Suspension Boot - convoluted foam interior, case of 24Heelift&#0174 Standard Suspension Boot Heelift Standard Suspension Boot has long set the bar for heel pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. Heelift effectively eliminates pressure from the heel by offloading all pressure from the heel and redistributing the pressure to the calf, preventing the development of heel pressure ulcers. A gentle cradling and cushioning of the lower leg with the heel elevated in protective space reduces the chances for irritation or pressure points. Indications: Heelift&#0174 Standard Suspension Boot can play an integral role in heel pressure ulcer prevention regimens for susceptible, high-risk patients as well as for patients already suffering from heel pressure ulcers. Risk factors for the development of heel pressure ulcers include: &#8226 Age&#8226 Decreased sensation in the lower extremities from spinal cord injuries or neurological diagnoses&#8226 Moisture from perspiration or incontinence&#8226 Poor nutrition&#8226 Circulatory complications&#8226 Friction or shearing caused by dragging or sliding a patient across bed sheets, which can allow unprotected heels to rub on the bed surfaceHeelift Standard offers caregivers a more efficient and reliable way to prevent heel pressure ulcers than using pillows. One significant issue is that pillows do not prevent and tend to aggravate heel cord contracture as there is no forefoot support. Other considerations when using a pillow rather than a professional device include1:&#8226 Is the pillow too thin, thus allowing the heel to make contact with the mattress? &#8226 Are there enough spare pillows to elevate the heel as well as to relieve heel pressure points through pressure redistribution?&#8226 Is the pillow maintaining the correct position for the patient?&#8226 Are the pillows positioned properly to avoid hip rotation?Use of Heelift Standard Suspension Boot, together with scheduled turning of the patient, caref