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Potential Friction/Shear Damage
Patient Positioning
To prevent friction and shear damage position head of bed 30 degrees or less.
Heels
Elevate Heels Use Pillows
For patients with
indications of skin Use pillows
breakdown length-wise
elevate heels off under calves
the bed at all
times
Heel Offloading Boots
Use heel
offloading boots.
Do not need
physician order
to obtain these
boots.
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