Alerta Cotton Bed Sore Heel Protectors

Patients who are immobile are at higher risk of developing pressure sores. Prevent painful bed sores before they start with the Alerta Cotton Bed Sore Heel Protectors, designed with breathable cotton to provide cooling comfort and reduce pressure to the heel to ensure a more comfortable stay in hospital for your low to medium risk patients.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pair of Cotton Heel Protectors

Key Features and Benefits

• Cool natural cotton surface ensures breathability by limiting perspiration
• Ample padding provides a comfortable surface and raises the foot to reduce contact and pressure 
• Antibacterial material for extra hygiene precautions
• Adjustable straps ensure the heel protectors fit most sizes comfortably 
• Machine washable for ease of cleaning

Who Can Use the Alerta Heel Protectors?

The Alerta Heel Protectors are recommended to those at a low to medium risk of developing pressure sores, including the following:

• Elderly patients
• Those who are immobile or bedbound 
• Patients with arthritis 
• Patients recovering from surgery
• Those with poor circulation
• Underweight or overweight patients
• Those with broken or swollen skin
• Those who have had a pressure ulcer before

How Do I Apply the Alerta Cotton Heel Protectors?

To put on the Alerta Cotton Pressure Relief Heel Protectors, simply slide the patient's heel in and fasten the straps so that the fit is comfortable and secure.

Breathable Cotton Limits Perspiration to Prevent Pressure Sores

The Alerta Soft Heel Protectors feature a very breathable cotton material that keeps the feet cool and eliminates perspiration. Sweaty skin is more vulnerable to damage and development of pressure ulcers, so this breathability is vital in preventing the sores from developing.

How Do I Wash the Alerta Pressure Relief Heel Protectors?

• Machine wash up to 40°C
• Tumble dry at low temperature
• Iron at a low temperature
• Do not bleach
• Suitable for dry cleaning

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: ALT-212
• Materials:
  • Cotton Surface
  • Siliconized Polyester Hollow Fibre Fill

This Item Is Not Returnable On Grounds Of Hygiene

Please note, Medical Supplies is dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of hygiene for all of its products and for this reason this item is non-refundable and non-returnable if unsuitable or unwanted on grounds of hygiene.

If you have any questions regarding this returns policy, please contact our Medical Supplies Customer Care Team on 020 7501 0593 for further details.

Delivery Information

This product is usually dispatched via Royal Mail and delivery should be within 1 to 3 working days.

Delivery is free for orders over £65 (ex VAT) to UK mainland addresses. For all other UK orders, delivery is only £4.95 (ex VAT).

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European Delivery

Unfortunately, due to restrictions with our couriers, we are unable to ship items outside of the UK. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.