Proactive Medical Protekt Heel Loft Pillow w/ VGPT

Protekt Heel Loft Pillow w/ VGPT

The Protekt Heel Loft Pillow with VGPT is a heel off-loading pillow that elevates the feet and suspends the heels to remove pressure from the heel area. It may fit care settings where pressure redistribution and patient comfort are important, while also helping relax the spine to alleviate lower back pain. This version uses a gel-infused memory foam top layer and a breathable stretch nylon cover that is fluid resistant and antimicrobial.

Good Fit For

• Pressure off-loading at the heel
• Care settings focused on pressure redistribution
• Patients needing heel elevation with added comfort

Key Features

• Off-loads pressure on the heels by elevating the feet and suspending the heels
• Built to help prevent pressure ulcers and support healing of existing pressure ulcers
• VGPT gel-infused memory foam top layer promotes pressure redistribution
• Rapid heat dissipation and increased breathability compared to traditional foam redistribution
• Breathable stretch nylon cover is fluid resistant and antimicrobial

Applications and Usage

• Elevating the feet to remove pressure from the heels during patient care
• Supporting pressure ulcer prevention protocols involving heel off-loading
• Adding pressure redistribution and cooling comfort in bed-based care

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• This pillow is intended for heel off-loading, so buyers should confirm that this support style matches their care protocol.
• An optional gel bladder is mentioned for added comfort and cooling, but that option is not confirmed as included with this item.

FAQ

• How does the Protekt Heel Loft Pillow help with heel pressure? The pillow elevates the feet and suspends the heels, which completely removes pressure from the heels.
• Can this pillow help with pressure ulcer prevention? Yes. The product details state that it helps prevent the formation of pressure ulcers and also helps heal existing pressure ulcers.
• What does VGPT mean for this pillow? VGPT refers to a gel-infused memory foam top layer. According to the product details, it improves pressure redistribution, heat dissipation, and breathability compared to traditional foam redistribution.
• What is the cover like? The cover is a high-performance stretch nylon cover that is breathable, fluid resistant, and antimicrobial.

From Protekt by Proactive Medical.