Posey Heel Guards - Manual

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Foam Heel Guards - 6127, 6145, 6145BT
Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines for frequency of patient
monitoring. Inspect the patient’s leg at least every two hours to check for skin integrity, blood circulation
and adequate allowance for movement of lower leg and foot.
POSEY HEEL GUARD
Posey Heel Guards help provide protection of the lower leg/foot to prevent skin
breakdown. Side ventilation holes promote air circulation. Light blue foam. One
pair per package.
REF 6127 12”L x 7½”H (30 cm x 19 cm)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Unfasten hook and loop straps.
2. Orient the Heel Guard with the long side positioned under the leg.
3. Place the patient’s heel in the Heel Guard so that the heel is situated over the heel cutout.
4. Fasten in place with the hook straps. Check to make sure circulation is not impaired by making
sure straps are not too tight on the leg.
5. Ensure that Heel Guard cannot be easily removed from the patient’s leg. Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
POSEY PREMIUM HEEL GUARD
The Posey Premium Heel Guard is a feature-enhanced heel guard designed to help
prevent skin breakdown, offload the heel and aid in the prevention of foot drop,
without compromising skin integrity of the lower leg and foot. Yellow foam. One
per package.
• Adjustable foam elevation block insert provides optimal pressure offloading of the heel.
• Foam foot drop straps allow easy adjustment for foot drop control.
• Outer lining reduces friction against bed sheets and provides strap attachment points.
• Durable high resilience foam. Waffle pattern helps prevent pressure points.
• Side ventilation holes promote air circulation.
REF 6145 14”L x 11”H (36 cm x 28 cm)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Follow general instruction of the 6127 Heel Guard (see above).
2. Place the patient’s foot so that the heel is centered over the heel opening. Reposition elevation
block as required (Fig. 1).
3. Securely apply ankle straps across calf to the opposing side. Place fingers through the heel
opening to ensure that the heel is properly isolated (Fig. 2), or pressure on the heel may result.
4. For foot drop control, either criss-cross the straps over the patient’s foot, or align the straps
along either side and securely attach them to the outside of the Heel Guard (Fig 3).
6127
POSEY PREMIUM SKIN TRACTION HEEL GUARD/ADD-ON SKIN
TRACTION HARNESS ASSEMBLY
The Posey Skin Traction Heel Guard features a traction bar and straps, as well as a
larger calf support area for pre-surgical preparation of bone fractions and other
ailments. Post surgery, the traction bar assembly can be removed and the Heel
Guard can be continued to be used as a Premium Heel Guard protector to help
prevent skin breakdown, offload the heel and aid in the prevention of foot drop, without compromising
skin integrity of the lower leg and foot during recovery. Yellow foam. One per package.
REF 6145BT Skin Traction Heel Guard, 18”L x 11”H (46 cm x 28 cm) with Skin Traction Harness
REF 6146 Add-on Skin Traction Harness Assembly only (can also be used on the 6145)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Follow general instruction of the 6145 Premium Heel Guard (see above) and prepare the
product for application as shown (Fig 4).
2. Readjust the traction bar assembly straps along the side of the Heel Guard as necessary (Fig 5).
3. Adjust the straps so that the bar is perpendicular to the patient’s leg.
4. Attach the cord to the traction weight. Ensure that traction weight hangs off the end of the
bed. Maximum recommended weight is 10 lbs.
LAUNDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Posey Heel Guards are single-patient use products and are not intended for use on multiple patients.
6145BT
6145
Fig. 5 Fig. 4
Elevation
Block
DISPOSAL
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
STORAGE AND HANDLING
This device is designed for use in normal indoor
environments. This device may be stored in
ambient warehouse temperatures at normal
humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high
humidity that may damage product materials.
INSPECTION
Inspect products before each use: check for broken stitches; or torn, cut or frayed
material. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.
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