Alerta Cotton Heel Protectors for Pressure Sores

Bedbound patients require proper care and comfort to avoid developing pressure ulcers. The Alerta Cotton Heel Protectors for Pressure Sores is made with a breathable cotton fabric that prevents perspiration and relieves pressure on the heel, ensuring painful bed sores are avoided while your patient is in your care. 

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, Hospital Beds 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 Hospital Beds Customer Care Team on 020 7501 0592 for further details.

Free UK Delivery on Orders Over £40

This item is usually dispatched by Royal Mail Post or better.

This item is usually dispatched the same day when ordered before 2.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The delivery expectation of Royal Mail is 1 to 3 working days. 

Please call our Hospital Beds Customer Care Team on 020 7501 0592 if you have any questions about the delivery of this item.