Elevate — Placement & Clinical Use

Placement & Clinical Use

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Indicated Use

Elevate is designed for heel and ankle off-loading in supine positioning. Use for clients at risk of heel pressure injuries (Stage I prevention through Stage IV management) when sustained heel offloading is required.

Placement

With the client lying supine, gently lift the lower legs and place the Elevate cushion directly under the legs, allowing clearance below the knees. Heels should be suspended and free of any contact with the mattress surface. Place the cushion widthwise and upright with lateral side bolsters parallel to the mattress edges. GripEx fabric on the bottom cover reduces movement against the mattress.

Daily Check

Confirm heels are not in contact with the mattress surface. Check for skin redness or irritation on contact areas (back of lower legs, popliteal fossa).

Cover Use Notes

The cover is designed with pressure distribution characteristics to support urethane and viscoelastic foams with optimal performance. It is not recommended that additional sheets or incontinence pads be placed on top of the product cover as they can reduce immersion and create fabric wrinkles/creases which can lead to pressure points.

Contraindications

Elevate is not recommended for clients with:

• Knee contractures that prevent proper positioning (can cause increased pressure to the popliteal fossa or prevent heel clearance)
• Open ulcers on the back of the lower extremities
• Severe arterial insufficiency

Specific clinical applications should be based on client physical and functional assessments by a healthcare professional.