Innovative Heel support.

The HeelZup[TM] Therapeutic Heel Elevating Cushion from Intensive Therapeutics, Inc., exceeds AHRQ AHRQ,
n.pr See Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. and NPUAP NPUAP National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel guidelines; elevates heels a minimum of 1" off the surface, while supporting the lower leg; avoids hyper-extension of the knee; stabilizes legs with raised side bolsters; does not need constant maintenance and adjustment; is available in reusable and disposable models; has a nylon cover that is friction and shear reducing; is made of high-density, antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al)
1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth.

2. an agent with such effects. , hypoallergenic hy·po·al·ler·gen·ic
adj.
Having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction.

hypoallergenic (hī´pōal´urjen´ik),
adj , and latex-free foam; and increases compliance and decreases incidence.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

CIRCLE 72 ON READER SERVICE CARD

COPYRIGHT 2006 Vendome Group LLC
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.

Reader Opinion

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Title Annotation:	focus on WOUND, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE
Publication:	Nursing Homes
Date:	Jun 1, 2006
Words:	88
Previous Article:	Spray-on moisture barrier.(focus on WOUND, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE)
Next Article:	Barrier Cream.(focus on WOUND, OSTOMY, AND CONTINENCE)

Related Articles
Don't let HCFA deny progress. (Health Care Financing Organization) (Guest Editorial) (Editorial)
Better Skin Care Under PPS.(Interview)(Brief Article)
Resident Care Equipment/Supplies. (S-W).
Rochester Medical signs deal with Coloplast. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
Wound care protocols on CD-ROM. (Skin and Wound Care).(Brief Article)
National associations. (Resources).(directory of associations affiliated with the long-term care industry)(Directory)
Patient care. (Resources).(Directory)
2003-2004 calendar of industry events.(upcoming long-term care industry events)(Directory)
Wound management tool. (Product Watch).
The case for hiring a wound care professional: Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, sheds light on the down- and upsides of partnering with a would, ostomy,...