Protect Against Skin Wounds with Silicone

Pressure ulcers are a constant worry for nursing home patients.

A pressure ulcer can occur at the point where skin is in constant contact with a surface, such as a patient's bed or chair, or with another part of the body, for example where the knees or ankles rest together. The high pressure that builds up can idsrupt the flow of blood and oxygen, causing the skin to break down.

KerraPro Pressure Reducing Pads effectively redistribute pressure using superpowers of silicone and thus protect skin from pressure ulcers. Silicone is incredibly hardwearing yet soft and odorless - making it ideal material.

When KerraPro was tested on a female nursing home patient, for example, skin condition improved by 41%. This improvement had almost returned the skin to its normal skin condition.

Shown here are 12 ways this new KerraPro product line can help at-risk patients' skin from developing pressure ulcers.

Strip provides protection when using face masks or other healthcare equipment. (87510 & 875190)	Sheet cushions the head or shoulder blades and can be used flat or folded (875150)	Sacrum relieves pressure on the shoulder and other bony prominences. (875170)
Sacrum is perfectly shaped to reduce pressure in the sacral area. (875170)	Heel can be used in different locations, including on the elbows & knees. (875160)	Versatile and flexible, wrap strip around the wrist. (875180 & 875190)
Sheet can be cut to size and provides  protection to wrists and hands. (875150)	Cut Strip to size to protect at-risk areas, including fingers, toes, hands, feed and ankles. (875180 & 875190)	Sheet reduces pressure between knees or ankles. (875150)
Sacrum can also  reduce pressure on  the ankles. (875170)	Heel can protect the back of the heel on patients lying down. (875160)	Heel can also protect underneath the foot on patients sitting up or walking. (875160)