Skil-Care Heel-Float Walker Boot Features
- Skil-Care Heel-Float Walker Boot is a comfortable walking boot that off loads pressure from heel when used in the bed
- Floats heel for total pressure relief
- Water-based gel insert lowers pressure beneath ankle
- Raised toe section to keep blankets and sheets off toes
- Detachable tread pad for infection control
- Cozy Cloth inner liner reduces friction and wicks away moisture
- Adjustable straps for multiple locations
- Wipe-clean outer cover
- Launderable with removal of gel pack, detachable tread pad, and plastic insert
What to buy with Skil-Care Heel Pressure Relief Walking Boot
- Silipos TheraStep Plantar Fasciitis Arch Sleeve
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How to use the Skil-Care Heel Walker
- Application: The Heel-Float Walker Boot may be used for either the right or left foot. Select he proper size for your patient.
– Bed
1.Remove the detachable non-slip tread pad .For infection control purposes, the tread pad must be removed before patients foot is placed on the bed.
2. Place the patients lower extremity in the boot. Make certain that the heel is suspended over the air cavity.
3. Secure the Velcroankle and toe straps.
– Ambulation and Transfer
1. Seat patient on side of bed.
2. Attach non-slip tread pad.
3. Ambulate or transfer patient according to your facilitys policies and procedures.
4. Remove tread pad before placing patients foot on bed. - Important:
– Remove the Heel Float every 8 to 12 hours and check for ischemia or discoloration. - EasyCare:
– The Heel Float Walker Boot is launderable and may be washed and dried at temperatures that do not exceed 1800F (820C). Do not use chlorine bleach. For infection control purposes, the outer nylon cover should be cleaned using a spray-and-wipe cleanser and disinfected with a non-chlorine disinfectant when patient is returned to bed.
– Remove gel insert and plastic foot support insert before laundering
