Offloading devices such as the Heelift suspension boot reduce the incidence of heel ulcers when compared to standard care pressure-redistribution surfaces, according to a study in the Journal of Wound Care. Investigators suggested that “older, acutely ill, immobile patients should have their heels elevated off support surfaces from the moment of [facility] admission until they are independently and effectively able to reposition their lower limbs in response to pressure-related discomfort.”
