Method Of Use

Manufacturer's Guidelines
* Before using, the two side struts should be held in position by the hook and loop straps, or undone for storage
* When the patient is lying in the supine position, the feet should be resting on the foot drop rest. As the sheets and bed clothes will be resting on top of the foot drop rest, this will stop extra pressure on the feet to help prevent foot drop and rotation of the feet. If the feet are rotating, the manufacturers recommends the Anti-Rotation Foot Strap that can be fitted onto the Heel and Foot Drop Bed Support. These soft elasticised straps are easy to use and can be fitted to individual needs
* When putting the Heel and Foot Drop Bed Support on the bed it can normally be resting against the bed's foot board, or if used with a very short person, a pillow can be placed between the Heel and Foot Drop Bed Support and the foot board. Another method of securing the Heel and Foot Drop Bed Support is to tuck the top sheet underneath it or tie a ribbon from the two side loops to the bed frame.

Place Of Manufacture

WA Australia

Price Guide

Price is from Pelican Manufacturing

Models

One model is available # Item 128

Options

* Anti Rotation Strap #127

Maintenance

Cleaning
* The removable outer cover can be hand or machine washed up to 80 degree C

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.