Parafricta Pressure Relief Slip-On Bootee

Designed to protect against foot pressure ulcers, the Parafricta Pressure Relief Slip-On Bootee is ideal for bedbound and inactive patients. This boot is easy to slip on, lightweight, with a ventilation area to provide comfort and breathability.

What's Included?

• 1 x Reusable Pressure-Relieving Boot

Key Features and Benefits

• Non-slip sole to provide grip when standing
• Ventilation area for maximum comfort and breathability
• Easy to slip on for wearer convenience
• Fits left or right foot for multi-use
• Latex-free to suit sensitive skin
• Available in a range of sizes to suit all users
• Washable design to enable reuse

What Does this Pressure Relief Boot Do?

The Parafricta Slip On Bootee protects against pressure ulcers (including bedsores) caused by friction and associated shear, particularly in the heel area. It also provides non-stop protection to other vulnerable areas of the foot and ankle.

Who Can Use the Parafricta Slip On Bootee?

Pressure ulcers can develop on the feet of individuals who spend a lot of time in bed, such as bedbound patients or elderly individuals with limited mobility. Pressure boots can prevent the red, hot, sore or blistered heels that are usually a result of rubbing or dragging on the bed.

Which Size Is Right for Me?

This hospital bootee is available in five different sizes, ranging from Extra Small to Extra Large. Select a size based on shoe size or the measurement from the back of your heel to the tip of your big toe.

When Should I Use a Pressure Boot?

There are many situations in which you should consider use for yourself or your patient, including the following:

• When there are early signs of skin breakdown (e.g. non-blanching erythema, abrasions or high sub-epidermal moisture)
• When patients are difficult to reposition without dragging their heels on the support surface
• When patients frequently use their heels to push themselves up the bed
• When patients' conditions result in chronic repetitive movements or restlessness
• When the dressing over an existing pressure ulcer is frequently displaced
• When there is a particular cause of very high risk (e.g. in diabetics or at end of life)

Does the Parafricta Slip On Boot Really Work?

There is a body of published clinical evidence to ensure the efficacy of Parafricta bootees. For instance, an article from the British Journal of Nursing found that, over two weeks and in three care settings, Parafricta low-friction bootees played a vital part in the reduction of heel ulcers, prevented pain and increased comfort.

Can I Wear the Slip On Pressure-Relieving Bootee with Wound Dressings?

This pressure relief boot can be worn with even bulky wound dressings. In fact, it can actually be beneficial, helping to prevent wound dressings on the foot from rucking up.

What Other Pressure Relief Products Are There?

This product can also be used in combination with other suitable pressure redistributing devices, including mattresses, cushions and wedges. To find a suitable companion for your bootee, check out our great Pressure Relief category.

Can I Wash the Parafricta Boot?

This boot is machine washable in a light load on a hot (60°C) synthetic cycle. In a professional laundry the bootees may be washed on a setting that includes 70◦C for 10 minutes (sanitising cycle). Heavily soiled items may be pre-soaked in a proprietary oxidising stain remover (not domestic/chlorine bleach). Line (air) dry. 

Technical Specifications

• Materials:
  • Body/Lining: 100% Nylon
  • Toe Mesh: 100% Polyester
  • Ankle Cuff: 97% Cotton, 3% Elastane
• Product Weights:
  • Extra Small: 82g
  • Small: 90g
  • Medium: 96g
  • Large: 98g
  • Extra Large: 99g

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