Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Repose Wedge

Repose Wedge

Frontier Medical Group

Description

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

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