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 Effectively Minimize Pressure On The Heels
Prevalon® is a soft, comfortable boot designed to lift the heel off the mattress, minimizing pressure on the heel and preventing heel pressure ulcers. It also minimizes friction and shear on the feet, heels and ankles. Prevalon’s universal size fits easily on the left or fight foot, is adjustable, easy to reapply and ensures a secure, comfortable fit. |
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 Preserve Heels, Preserve Revenue
Prevalon® Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector can have an immediate impact on your heel ulcer prevention efforts. Incorporating a heel pressure ulcer prevention protocol - combined with early, aggressive implementation of pressure-relieving devices and early identification of high-risk patient populations has been proven to reduce the rate of heel pressure ulcers.1 Clinically proven, Prevalon can help you establish a protocol for at-risk patients. It also has proven financial benefits, with one facility seeing a $1.9 million revenue preservation.2
References: 1. Walsh J, Deocampo M,Waggoner D, Keeping heels intact: evaluation of a protocol for prevention of facility-acquired heel pressure ulcers. Poster presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, San Antonio,TX, Apr 2006. 2. Meyers T, et al., Successful prevention of heel pressure ulcers and foot drop in the high risk ventilation patient population. Poster presented at Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), Orlando, FL, Dec 2007. |
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