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Prevention of Heel Ulcers Among Hip Fracture Patients

Joanna Mataya BHSc, OT, Greater Niagara General Hospital, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

This study was conducted to determine if the introduction of the Foot WAFFLE®Air Cushion (EHOB, Inc., Indianapolis, IN) would reduce the incidence of heel ulcers in the fractured hip patients admitted to Greater Niagara General Hospital (GNGH).

Patient Outcomes

Among the 60 patients utilizing the Foot WAFFLE® Air Cushion, 0 heel ulcers developed, reducing the incidence to 0%.

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Products Applicable to this Study:

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 Foot WAFFLEŽ Heel Elevator
The Heel Elevator comes in one size and fits most patients. It suspends the heel off the...

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 Foot WAFFLE®
The lower extremities are very susceptible to the occurrence of pressure ulcers, with the...

Price: From $55.15
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