The Convoluted Foam Heel & Elbow Pads are used to help prevent pressure sores on the heels, but they can also be used on the elbows. The full range of the convoluted Heel & Elbow Pads offers various options to suit different needs.
Key Features
- Helpful as a heel or elbow pad
- Soft convoluted inside surface with ventilation holes near the heel, helps air to circulate around the foot
- Large enough to protect the ankles & both sides of the feet
- Simple and quick to fit with a Hook & Loop Tape strap
- Low cost and long life
- Wash and re-use
Additional Information
This product is used in many hospitals and nursing homes to help prevent decubitus ulcers. Various departments may use this product:
- Geriatric
- Stroke
- Orthopaedic
- Post-Operative
- Intensive Care
- HIV
- Diabetic
- Podiatry
- Hospice Care
- Heart Failure
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Burns Unit
On many feet, the foam can overlap before doing up the Hook & Loop Tape, or if the patient has swollen feet and the Hook & Loop Tape is near the top of the foot, some disposable wadding can be placed under the Hook & Loop Tape.
Also available in Pelican's Heel Support range:
Specifications
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Heel Holder |
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Heel & Elbow Pads - Polyester Padded |
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Wool Heel & Elbow Pads |
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Heel & Footdrop Bed Support |
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Bed Heel Elevator |
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Bed Heel Raiser |
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Soft Heel Cushion |
Recommendations
Item # 140
Wash up to 80°C (176°F). Air or tumble dry on a cool setting, ensuring the drum is cool. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing.
Warning: This product is not designed to be worn while walking.
Unit of Measure: Pair
