Heel protectors for clients confined to bed or spending long periods in a recliner, where the heel carries load against a mattress and the skin over the bone has little to give. The silicone fibre filling spreads that load and so the heel settles and does not press on one point.
They pull on over a sock and stay put with a strap, so a carer can apply them without a two person transfer, and they can be taken off quickly for skin checks. The soft outer sits kindly against fragile skin and reduces the friction that comes with repositioning.
Worth having on hand for any client on a pressure care plan who is at risk at the heels, including those with diabetes, vascular disease or reduced sensation.
