after patients leave your
facility, it's important to
follow up and educate
them on how to recognize
the first signs of skin
breakdown.
Individualized care
When you classify a
patient as moderate or
high risk, you can base
skin protection efforts on
the patient's individual
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For more information or to receive a sample, visit www.Ansell.com/PROFORM or call 866-764-3327.
A NEW STANDARD IN PRESSURE REDUCTION
SANDEL
®
PROFORM™ HEEL PROTECTOR
ProForm Patient Positioners help reduce the risk of pressure injuries in the O.R. by redistributing weight and
pressure. ProForm Heel Protectors are designed to elevate the heel off the table, helping meet AORN guidelines.
Each ProForm Patient Positioner has been shown in testing to reduce pressure by up to 50% compared to a
traditional foam positioner.
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Based on pressure mapping testing, compared to a traditional foam heel protector.
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Each ProForm patient positioner has been shown in testing to reduce pressure levels by 20%-50% compared to a traditional foam positioner.
REDUCTION
IN PRESSURE
1
50%
for air circulation
to lift heel off the table
no opening under heel
thin eggcrate foam
• CONSTANT ATTENTION Perform thorough assessments at every stage of
surgery to identify and address each patient's risk factors for pressure injury.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
