Patients in surgeries lasting longer than three hours are at an increased risk for pressure injury.1 The Sage heel protector OR completely elevates the heels from the OR surface while securing the legs during procedures in the supine position.
Reference: 1. Engels, D., Austin, M., McNichol, L., et al. (2016) Pressure Ulcers: Factors Contributing to Their Development in the OR. AORN Journal, 103(3), 271–281.
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