The New Body Armor® Heel Reliever by DARCO (sold individually) is designed for the prevention and treatment of heel pressure ulcers for those who are bed-bound and are predominantly lying in a supine position.
This device should not be used for ambulation. It is available in 2 internal foam finishes: convoluted or smooth and can be worn universally on the left or right side. It can accommodate a calf circumference of 25-54 cm and an adult shoe size 12 + . Features include:
Features:
- laminated with a smooth fabric cover to allow the leg to “move freely” without changing the position of the exposed area
- correct fixation of the product on the patient is achieved with three straps that hold the forefoot and lower leg in an orthograde position
- If the leg is rotated excessively over the hip joint, the desired position of the leg can be achieved with the positioning wedge that is supplied with the device
- An extra pad for the calf and dorsal foot area also are supplied with the device facilitate pressure redistribution and safe application of the Body Armor® Heel Reliever
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