Prevents and Assists Healing of Pressure Ulcers
The Heelift Suspension Boot is designed to provide a most effective solution for prevention and assistive healing of pressure ulcers at the heel, while delivering positioning and alignment of the lower limb.
It is made from latex free medical grade foam with a friction free tricot base to ensure it stays in place at all times as well as improving client mobility. Comes with an extra pad to control hip rotation, foot drop or provide added elevation. One size fits all.
Heelift and Elbowlift Brochure, (416.2 kb)
Performance Evaluation, (21.2 kb)
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.
Located along the top rim, the added stitching narrows the forefoot and increases support to provide improved protection against foot drop, equines deformity, or heel cord contracture.
Padded Velcro® fastening straps are easy for the patient and/or healthcare professional to use and can easily be adjusted to accommodate specific patient needs.
Unlike other suspension products, which can have sharp edges on the back that can rub against the patient's other leg, Heelift is manufactured with a smooth tricot backing that aids in patient mobility and helps ensure patient safety.
Heelift Standard is available in Smooth foam or in Convoluted foam. Smooth foam is ideal for patients with edematous legs as it will not create "impressions" on the leg. Convoluted foam is slightly cooler to wear.
Ventilation holes provide additional air circulation to promote increased patient comfort.
This feature prevents Heelift from buckling for added patient comfort and safety.
The Heelift features forefoot support using a spring back technology to keep the foot upright.
The Heelift can be autoclaved for sterilization. Close the straps and place in a normal autoclave wrapper.
The Heelift can be machine-washed and dried. Simply tighten the straps and enclose in a net laundry bag or a pillow case.
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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