Skil-Care Heel Float Large / Bariatric Blue

Heel Float Large / Bariatric Blue

This heel float is a reusable off-loading boot that helps relieve heel pressure by suspending the heel over an air cavity. It may fit bariatric or larger patients who need heel protection, ankle cushioning, and support to control dorsal flexion. This blue version uses foam with a water-based gel insert and a hook and loop strap closure.

Good Fit For

• Heel pressure off-loading needs
• Bariatric or larger patient sizing needs
• Settings managing existing heel ulcers
• Situations where reusable heel protection is preferred

Key Features

• Off-loads the heel over an air cavity to help eliminate pressure
• Air circulation design aids healing of existing ulcers
• Foam cushioned sides help protect the lateral and medial malleoli
• Water-based gel insert lowers pressure beneath the ankle
• Cozy Cloth cover helps reduce skin shear and wick away moisture
• Reusable, launderable design with hook and loop strap closure

Applications and Usage

• Off-loading the heel for patients at risk of heel pressure
• Supporting care for existing heel ulcers where air circulation is desired
• Protecting the ankle area with cushioned side coverage
• Helping control dorsal flexion with anti-foot-drop construction

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• Large / bariatric format may be important when selecting fit
• Hook and loop strap closure allows different ways to secure the boot
• This item is reusable and launderable for repeated use

FAQ

• How does this heel float help reduce pressure? This heel float off-loads the heel over an air cavity, which helps eliminate pressure on the heel area.
• Can this heel float be used for existing ulcers? Yes. The design provides air circulation to aid healing of existing ulcers.
• What areas does this heel float help protect besides the heel? Foam cushioned sides help protect the lateral and medial malleoli, and the gel insert helps lower pressure beneath the ankle.
• How is this heel float secured? This heel float uses a hook and loop strap closure, and the closure system offers a choice of ways to secure the boot.
• Is this heel float reusable? Yes. This heel float is reusable and launderable.

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