Sage Prevalon Heel Protector III
Help protect your patients‘ heels from pressure injuries.
This product is only available for sale to healthcare professionals
The heel is the second most common site for pressure injury development 1. The Heel Protector III is specifically designed to help reduce the risk of heel pressure injury. 2
Offloads the heel
Reduces plantar flexion contracture risk 2
Helps prevent lateral rotation, reducing risk of peroneal nerve damage 3
Sequential Compression Device (SCD) compatible
1. Team V, Tuck M, Reeves J, Way M, Enticott J, Evans S, Weller C. Pressure Injury data in Australian acute care settings: A comparison of three data sets. Int Wound J. 2020; 17:578-586. doi:10.1111/iwj.13320
2. Meyers T. Prevention of Heel Pressure Injuries and Plantar Flexion Contractures With Use of a Heel Protector in High-Risk Neurotrauma, Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Units. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. 2017; 44(5): 429-433. doi:10.1097/WON.0000000000000355.
3. Meyers T. Preventing Heel Pressure Ulcers and Plantar Flexion Contractures in High-Risk Sedated Patients. Journal of Wounds, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing. 2010; 37(4):372-378. doi:10.1097/WON.0b013e3181e3990b.
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