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Offloading Devices

... See topic “How to Determine Healability of a Chronic Wound”

Patient Positioners and Protectors; Positioning cushion/ pillow/ wedge. free ... Heel Manager™ · Heelift® AFO and AFO Ultra · HeelZup™ Heel Elevating Cushion.

Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Classification Systems

It has been found that this is the greatest protection to the diabetic foot. ... Deeper ulcer with exposed bone, joint or tendon; generally not involving the heel ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

... heel protector or suspension device that offloads the heel.[8][6] See heel protectors. For Stage 3 or 4, or unstageable PU/PI: floating the heel on a pillow ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention

See " Heel Protectors". Upon each turn/rotation, inspect skin subject to increased pressure for any signs of impending PU/PI (e.g., erythema, pain).

Dressing Essentials

... For more information on types of debridement see topic "Debridement"

How to Select and Apply Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices

This topic provides practical guidance to wound care clinicians on the selection of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices, device application with ...

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

Peripheral artery disease (PAD): Major amputation and mortality rates in patients with PAD ... Pressure ulcer on heel [Internet]. Medetek. [cited 2017 Dec 9].

Standard of Care: Foundations for Wound Management

... Protectors (heel, elbow); Seating Support Surfaces; Mattress/Bed support surfaces

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Treatment

... PAD, lack of home support or lack of ability to comply with ... heel relief shoes, and total contact casts as acceptable offloading methods for DFUs.

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