Parafricta Pressure Relief Velcro Closure Bootee

Patients who spend a lot of time in bed or seated on a chair are at risk of developing pressure sores. The Parafricta Pressure Relief Velcro Closure Bootee is expertly designed to protect the feet such patients, preventing the friction and associated shear forces that result from rubbing. This pressure-relieving boot features a non-slip sole to provide grip when standing up.

What's Included?

• 1 x Pressure Relief Boot

Key Features and Benefits

• Easy to put on for your convenience
• Lightweight for easy walking and transportation
• Ventilation area for maximum comfort
• Non-slip sole to enhance grip when getting out of bed
• Velcro opening makes it easy to put on over swollen foot
• Latex-free to suit more sensitive skin
• Range of available sizes to suit every user

What Does this Pressure Relief Boot Do?

The Parafricta 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 Velcro 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.

How Do I Use the Parafricta Presure Relief Velcro Bootee?

Follow the written and visual instructions below to find out how to properly apply and wear your Parafricta bootee.

1. Loosen the straps to allow the foot to slip into the bootee.
2. Secure firmly but not tightly with the Velcro.
3. Wear whilst in bed or seated on a chair.
4. Change to a clean boot if there is soiling, or according to clinical judgement.

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 Pressure Relief Boot Really Work?

There is a body of published evidence on the efficacy of Parafricta bootees. For instance, an article from the British Journal of Healthcare Management notes that Parafricta Low-Friction Bootees have been successfully implemented in an NHS trust, resulting in a 75% lower prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers over 8 years compared to the NHS England average.

Can I Wear This Parafricta Boot with Wound Dressings?

This pressure relief boot can be worn with wound dressings. In fact, it actually can 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: Nylon, Polyester, Elastane, Silicone
• Product Weights:
  • Extra Small: 105g
  • Small: 110g
  • Medium: 116g
  • Large: 123g
  • Extra Large: 134g

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