DE102005037077B4 - Heel and ankle protectors for decubitus prophylaxis - Google Patents

Abstract

heel and ankle protectors (8) for decubitus prophylaxis, which is designed so that the heel by relining (4) is exposed and spared, equally protects the ankles, from a soft and skin-friendly material that makes the properties pleasant to be portable, has a good fit, does not slip and two main parts (9, 10) namely a first, trapezoidal body (9) in the leg area and a second main part (10) in the foot area consists of at least two parts, where both main parts (9, 10) are arranged offset from one another and thus room for the exposure of the heel remains, and the second body (10) prevails the first main part (9) lies and the two main parts by a Connecting seam (1) are connected.

Description

Of the Heel and ankle protectors for decubitus prophylaxis is an invention as med./techn. Aids.

Of the State of the art, ie the tool is currently in particular in that as decubitus prophylaxis in the heel and ankle area a pillow storage is made and schooners are applied but they do not expose the heel and thus the problem is not correct to solve. The pillow storage has the disadvantage that the clients often very Sweat and storage is complex and often not done properly. The fact is that many clients are prone to decubitus in the heel and ankle area are ill.

From the DE 198 82 669 T1 already a heel and ankle protector for decubitus prophylaxis is known, which exposes them by relining the heel. It consists of a continuously connected foot and leg part in the ankle and calf area with a substantially rectangular blank.

Desirable would be a improved anatomical adaptation to the ankle and calf area.

The technical problem: to develop a schooner that both the Heel exposes, so that no more pressure points can arise, the Comfortable to wear by nursing staff is quick, easy and can be safely attached and the pillow storage omitted leaves.

Is solved the object with the features of the subject according to the claim 1.

The under claims 2 to 9 give further useful embodiments of the heel invention. and ankle-saver at.

It consists of seven foam rollers and has a static by a sensible arrangement and joining with a cotton fabric and is made by Velcro 3 safe and comfortable - adapted to the foot and leg - held. Another technical problem was solved by the use of the property of foam and optimal arrangement - so two foam rollers, which are the five foam rollers, available laterally and used as joint and padding and attachment (padding of the ankles, exposure of the heel) solved.

Because the heel protector 8th made of round parts, the mobility and adjustment of the foot and leg is optimized.

In the lower leg area, five foam rollers are tightly grouped together by fastening seams 1a (most likely corresponds to the anatomy of the leg / foot), which diverge fanwise to the calf 5a and optimally adapt to the leg.

Summary the advantages of this prophylaxis:

• – keine Druckstellen, keine Schmerzen
• – keine Auflagefläche der Ferse (unterfüttert und angenehm)
• – optimale Anpassung
• – kein Schwitzen, da Kissenlagerung entfällt
• – optimale Bewegungsfreiheit
• – fester Sitz und leicht

For the client:

• - no bruises, no pain
• - no support surface of the heel (underfed and pleasant)
• - optimal adaptation
• - no sweating, as pillow storage is eliminated
• - optimal freedom of movement
• - tight fit and lightweight

• – schnellere und einfachere Handhabung
• – fehlerhafte Lagerungen werden vermieden.

for the nursing staff:

• - faster and easier handling
• - faulty bearings are avoided.

Under Another is the advantage - if prophylactically applied - therein, that costs are saved.

The developed schooner 8th consists of movable filling material and surrounding shell in the composition of the chambers 5 and the dynamics.

The fast and easy effective application and pleasant adaptation and the use of good-to-clean materials are another very good Requirements for hygienic procedures in the care sector.

Description of the individual Characters:

1 First main part 9 consisting of a trapezoidal element in five compartments of the same size 5 divided, wherein on the narrow side of the trapezoidal element, the recess 7 and also on the outer sides to the middle of the wide part of the trapezoid the recess 7 that takes place equally, the spaces between 6 due to the division of the trapezoidal element into five compartments of the same size 5 ,

2 Second main part 10 , consisting of two compartments 5 with a bridge at its ends 2 and two seams 1 ,

3 Summary of the two main parts 9 . 10 with the connecting seams 1 of both 1 and 2 ,

4 Another perspective of the subject 3 ,

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seam

1a

fixing seams

2

end up

3

Velcro fasteners

4

relining the heel

5

Fans, chambers

5a

fan-shaped falling apart

6

interspaces

7

recesses

8th

heel and ankle protectors

9

first Main part in the leg area

10

second Main part in the foot area

Claims (9)

Heel and ankle pads ( 8th ) for decubitus prophylaxis, which is designed so that the heel is supported by relining ( 4 ), and equally protects the ankles, is made of a soft and skin-friendly material, which has the characteristics to be comfortable to wear, has a good fit, does not slip and consists of two main parts ( 9 . 10 ) a first, trapezoidal body ( 9 ) in the leg area and a second main part ( 10 ) in the foot region, which in turn consist of at least two parts, both main parts ( 9 . 10 ) are offset from one another and thus space for the exposure of the heel remains, and the second main part ( 10 ) before the first main part ( 9 ) and the two main parts by a connecting seam ( 1 ) are connected. A schooner according to claim 1, characterized in that the first main part ( 9 ) made of a skin-friendly material, in at least two chambers ( 5 ) and filled with soft, elastic filling material. A schooner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second main part ( 10 ) of two elongated chambers ( 5 ) is made of skin-friendly material, which at its ends ( 2 ) through a bridge, in which the foot is inserted, above the foot with velcro ( 3 ), the two elongated chambers ( 5 ) are also filled with soft elastic material and are intended for the protection of the ankle. A schooner according to claim 2, characterized in that the first main part ( 9 ) on the narrow upper side of the trapezium the relining of the heel ( 4 ) and 10 cm is tightly joined to the calf and folds down fanwise to the calf ( 5a ). A schooner according to claim 4, characterized in that the first body ( 9 ) from five chambers ( 5 ), the above the Wadenteils small spaces ( 6 ) and thereby adapt very formally. A schooner according to claims 3 and 5, characterized in that the seven chambers ( 5 ) of the schooner ( 8th ) made of foam filled cotton fabric that are lightweight, elastic and skin friendly. Schooner according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the schooner ( 8th ) non-slip on the foot and leg with Velcro fasteners ( 3 ) is lockable, which guarantees a quick and easy handling. A schooner according to claim 6, characterized in that the seven chambers ( 5 ) are filled with elongated foam rollers, which optimizes the mobility of the foot and leg in all directions through the curves. A schooner according to claim 1, characterized in that the first main part ( 9 ) is recessed centrally on the narrow side of the trapezoidal part and laterally by a few mm on the lower, broad part ( 7 ).