Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Repose Wedge
Pressure offloading Frontier Medical Group

Repose Wedge

Designed to completely offload heels for either pressure-damage prevention or as a part of the management of heel ulcers. Suitable for patients who are confused and may be not be able to remove other offloading devices when moving off bed, or who are restless and may kick them off or who may not tolerate other forms of heel protection. Can be cleaned and reused. Three-year warranty.

Indications

Pressure ulceration prevention for very high-risk patients. Treatment of all pressure ulcer categories, when used as part of a package of care.

Contraindications

Not suitable for patients weighing over 139kg

Price

  • 690×450mm, on NHS Supply Chain

Pressure offloading

All Pressure offloading
Jobst Foam
Essity

Jobst Foam

Kidney-shaped latex-free foam rubber dressing designed to evenly distribute pressure from compression stockings or bandages over bony prominences. Comprised of 100% synthetic rubber.

Kerraped All Purpose Boot
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Kerraped All Purpose Boot

Therapeutic shoe with a breathable material upper, a black EVA insole and an abrasion-resistant outer sole. It is secured with Velcro straps.

Kerraped Plantar Ulcer
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Kerraped Plantar Ulcer

A shoe system comprising a therapeutic shoe and an insole. The insole, which is 18mm thick, combines Poron, Plastazote and multifoam, and has easily removable pegs to allow selective offloading. The insole is placed into the therapeutic shoe, which has a breathable upper material and an abrasion-resistant outer sole. The shoe is secured with Velcro straps. Replacement insoles are available.

Kerraped Plus
Solventum (KCI Medical)

Kerraped Plus

Advanced therapeutic shoe with a breathable upper material, a black EVA insole and an abrasion-resistant outer sole. Secured with two fully adjustable upper Velcro straps for patient comfort and safety.

KerraPro Pressure Reducing Pads
Solventum (KCI Medical)

KerraPro Pressure Reducing Pads

Shaped pads made from 100% silicone. The pads can be reused on the same patient (simply wash with soap and water). They must be completely dry before re-application.

Liqua Care
Autonomed

Liqua Care

Ergonomic, liquid-filled, pressure-redistributing insoles. Fabric covered for added comfort. Slim, so fits most types of shoes. According to manufacturer, is clinically proven to reduce peak forefoot pressure by over 21% immediately and to increase circulation by over 5% with one week’s use.