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Elbowlift® Suspension Pad

Prevents and Assists Healing of Elbow Pressure Ulcers

Also Helps with Elbow Positioning

Elbowlift Suspension Pad protects the sensitive olecranon and olecranon bursa from friction burns and contusions by elevating and cushioning the elbow in smooth foam. Elbowlift helps prevent pressure ulcers, pressure sores, olecranon bursitis, ulnar neuritis, and other skin injuries.

Benefits people who are bedridden or who spend time in a wheelchair.

Features

  • One size fits all
  • Machine washable and dryable
  • Adjustable hook-and-loop strap wraps around the outside to keep the pad in place
  • Smooth, low friction backing improves patient movement
  • Centre hole allows for patient comfort and acts as a guide for elbow placement

Indications

Use of the Elbowlift can reduce risk for some of the mot common causes of olecranon bursitis, including:

  • Trauma: Palling on the elbow can cause the bursa to swell
  • Prolonged pressure: Swelling of the bursa can occur if the elbow leans or rests on a hard surface over a several-month period. Use of Elbowlift helps eliminate this kind of pressure.
  • Infection: In addition to padding the bursa, Elbowlift, together with skin treatment, can prevent bursa infection caused by cuts or insect bites.
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and gout: Patients with these medical conditions are particularly prone to olecranon bursitis.

Elbowlift can also serve patients suffering from ulnar neuritis (cubital tunnel syndrome).
Padding the ulnar nerve can provide relief from the aching and tingling associated with
this condition.

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ISO Standards Approval

Australian Standards have been developed to ensure equipment meets recognised safety and reliability criteria. To achieve this status, equipment must pass a series of tests in which it is put under difficult conditions that are designed to be similar to those that the child or adult may face when the equipment is used. For example, wheelchairs are tested for safhas gained Australian Standard acceptance, it provides a sense of satisfaction and reassurance that it is safe to be used and will do the job.

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