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Positioner & Protector Devices

Positioners used in wound care are devices that elevate, transfer, place, support, or help change the position of an entire body or individual parts. They utilize air, air-permeable fabrics, fiber fill, foam, gel, or a combination of these components. Indicated to keep bony prominences (such as knees or ankles) from direct contact with one another; raise the heels off the bed; transfer an individual from one surface to another; move an individual up in bed; or position limbs to prevent foot contractures and hip rotation.

Positioners used in wound care are devices that elevate, transfer, place, support, or help change the position of an entire body or individual parts. They utilize air, air-permeable fabrics, fiber fill, foam, gel, or a combination of these components.

Positioners may be used in the treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers by providing effective positioning support for individuals at risk, offloading of vulnerable areas and safe surface transfer to avoid injury due to shear force and friction.

Positioning devices feature the following general performance properties and attributes:
• May be available with a cover to reduce heat, moisture or shear force between the skin and the device
• May be machine washable, able to be autoclaved, or have a cover that can be wiped down for disinfection

Positioners are indicated to keep bony prominences (such as knees or ankles) from direct contact with one another, to raise the heels off the bed, to transfer an individual from one surface to another, to elevate an individual's positioning in bed, or to position limbs to prevent foot contractures and hip rotation.

Products

3M™ Kerrapro™ Pressure Reducing Pad

3M™ Kerrapro™ Pressure Reducing Pad is a pressure reducing pad made of 100% silicone to protect bony prominences.

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3M™ Reston™ Self-Adhering Foam Products

3M Reston™ Self-Adhering Foam is a non-absorbent pad used to protect skin from various surfaces.

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Ankle Keeper

The Ankle Keeper is a physician-designed offloading device for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries of the malleoli. Easy to don and doff, comfortable, and washable.

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AnyBone Advanced Positioning Pillow

AnyBone Advanced Positioning Pillow is designed to fit the human body. Super comfortable, multipurpose, and high efficiency pillow for support and offloading.

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BackBone™ Turning Wedge

The BackBone™ is the only 30 degree lateral support wedge designed to conform and cradle with the natural curvatures of a person’s back without touching the sensitive sacral/coccyx area. Provides superior stability, comfort, and pain relief. Antimicrobial and moisture resistant cover with anti-skid undersurface. Reusable.

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Bariatric APU® Articulating Ankle/Foot Orthosis

The Bariatric APU® Orthosis offers an adjustable posterior upright design that provides a more precise and simplified method of setting the ankle/foot complex in the saggital plane.

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Body Wedges

Positioning Body Wedges are available in 30, 45, and 90 degrees for patient turning and support.

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ComfortGlide® Air

The ComfortGlide® Air repositioning sheet gives caregivers a safe and physically easy way to turn, reposition, and boost patients multiple times a day.

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DermaCare® Positioning Aids

The DermaCare® line of positioning aids offers surgical and rehabilitation positioners for the head, arms and leg. Available in wedges, abduction pillows and popliteal supports.

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ELBOWLIFT® Suspension Pad

The ELBOWLIFT® Suspension Pad is a medical device for offloading pressure from the elbow for the prevention of pressure ulcers/injuries.

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