Negative heel protector cushion

Details Negative heel protector cushion Negative heel protector cushion

1979-07-16

1981-07-14

Howell, Kyle L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128153, A61B 1900, A61F 530

Patent

active

042780799

ABSTRACT:
A therapeutic support device to prevent decubitus ulceration on the heel of the foot or to assist in the healing of a decubitus ulcer on the heel area comprising a resilient foot supporting body having a plurality of resilient, separable layers joined together in a stacked array by a pair of straps which can be adjusted in size for an individual foot, the straps holding the layers together and the support body to the foot itself. Each individual layer includes a central aperture such that the stacked array has a heel receiving central chamber. The device supports the foot of a supine or side-laying patient, while allowing the skin area of the heel to be free from contact with the bed or any surrounding surface. The number of layers may be selected to adequately support a particular weight foot; the upper layer may be replaced periodically for hygenic purposes. The top surface of the upper layer has a pocketed contour for improving pressure distribution and comfort of the patient. The holding straps that engage the foot may also be padded.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2085296 (1937-06-01), Carey
patent: 2478497 (1949-08-01), Morrison
patent: 3256879 (1966-06-01), Hipps
patent: 3511233 (1970-05-01), Holy, Jr.
patent: 4186738 (1980-02-01), Schleicher
patent: 4197845 (1980-05-01), Browning

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