Skil-Care Heel Protector Boot Small Blue

Heel Protector Boot Small Blue

This heel protector boot is a small blue off-loading boot made to help reduce heel pressure. It fits care settings where buyers need reusable heel protection with cushioning around the ankle and a closure that can be secured in different ways. Foam cushioning, a water-based gel insert, and a Cozy Cloth cover support comfort, moisture wicking, and reduced skin shear.

Good Fit For

• Heel pressure off-loading in patient care
• Protecting the ankle area during ongoing care
• Facilities that prefer reusable, launderable heel protection

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 boot with hook and loop strap closure

Applications and Usage

• Off-loading the heel for patients needing pressure relief
• Supporting care for existing heel ulcers
• Protecting the malleoli with cushioned side panels
• Helping control dorsal flexion with anti-foot-drop construction

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• This is the small size option.
• The boot uses hook and loop strap closure, which may matter for fit and fastening preference.
• Reusable construction may appeal to settings with laundering workflows.

FAQ

• How does this heel protector boot help reduce pressure? This heel protector boot off-loads the heel over an air cavity and uses a water-based gel insert to lower pressure beneath the ankle.
• Does this boot help with existing heel ulcers? Yes. The design provides air circulation to aid healing of existing ulcers.
• What areas does the boot help protect besides the heel? Foam cushioned sides help protect the lateral and medial malleoli, adding cushioning around the ankle area.
• Can this heel protector boot be reused? Yes. This boot is reusable and launderable.
• How is the boot secured? The boot uses a hook and loop strap closure, and the closure system offers a choice of ways to secure the boot.

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