Strategies to Prevent Heel Ulcers and Plantar Flexion Contractures in the Ventilated Patient
Meyers T, Pezel R, Bennett J, Carroll V, Russell A, Lagway S, Ramos S, Asilo E, Green M
3rd Congress of the World Union of Wound Healing Societies: June 4-8, 2008 Toronto, Canada
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Successful heel pressure ulcer prevention program in a long-term care setting
Lyman, V
Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, Nov/Dec 2009;36(6):616-621.
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Intervention with a new heel protection device and silver alginate dressing to prevent amputation of the leg due to stage IV ulcer of the heel and malleolus
Garrett D
Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Joliet, IL
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Cost Justification Tool
This tool is designed to help you analyze the cost benefits of using the Prevalon Heel Protector to help prevent heel pressure ulcers. Compare the estimated cost to treat heel pressure ulcers with your projected annual expense related to heel ulcer prevention.

Decision Tree for Heel Pressure
Is your patient at risk for heel pressure and foot drop?

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Best Practices for Preventing Heel Pressure Ulcers Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
In its recommended practices and guidelines, AORN recommends, among other interventions, that facilities "use devices that eliminate or redistribute pressure" to prevent perioperative heel ulcers.