Skil-Care Heel Protector Heel-Float Plus+

Heel Protector Heel-Float Plus+

Heel Protector Heel-Float Plus+ is a heel protector that off-loads the heel over an air cavity while cutouts help reduce pressure on the lateral and medial malleoli. It is a practical choice for care settings where buyers want support for existing sores, help managing foot-drop, and better airflow around the foot. This version is 5 inch wide in a large bariatric format and includes a water-based gel insert, extended foot support, and launderable reusable construction.

Good Fit For

• Heel off-loading in patient care settings
• Supporting healing of existing sores
• Situations where foot-drop prevention is needed
• Patients who need blankets and sheets kept off the toes

Key Features

• Heel off-loading over an air cavity helps reduce pressure at the heel
• Cutouts reduce pressure on the lateral and medial malleoli
• Foot band secures below bunions on big and small toes for placement and airflow
• Water-based gel insert cools and lowers pressure under the ankle
• Rigid insert helps prevent foot-drop, while extended foot support keeps blankets and sheets off toes
• Launderable and reusable design with cozy cloth that reduces friction and wicks away moisture

Applications and Usage

• Off-loading pressure from the heel during ongoing care
• Reducing pressure around the lateral and medial malleoli
• Supporting the foot to help prevent foot-drop
• Keeping bed linens from resting on the toes
• Using a reusable heel protector in laundering workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• This heel protector is reusable and launderable, which may matter for facilities managing repeated use.
• The product includes a rigid insert and extended foot support, so buyers should consider whether that level of structure fits the care plan.
• The foot band secures below the bunions on the big and small toes, which may affect fit preferences.

FAQ

• How does the Heel Protector Heel-Float Plus+ help reduce pressure? The heel protector off-loads the heel over an air cavity. It also uses cutouts to reduce pressure on the lateral and medial malleoli, and a water-based gel insert lowers pressure under the ankle.
• Can this heel protector help with foot-drop? Yes. The Heel Protector Heel-Float Plus+ includes a rigid insert that helps prevent foot-drop.
• Does this product help keep linens off the toes? Yes. Extended foot support helps keep blankets and sheets off the toes.
• Is the Heel Protector Heel-Float Plus+ reusable? Yes. This heel protector is launderable and reusable.
• What size is this version? This version is 5 inch wide and identified as large, bariatric.

From Heel-Float Plus+ by Skil-Care.