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.
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