DAWN CARSON
Nursing in Dresher, PA
License number
Pennsylvania SP015629
Category
Nursing
Type
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Address
Address
Dresher, PA 19025
Professional information
Heel Offloading Apparatus
US Patent:
2012019, Aug 9, 2012
Filed:
Feb 7, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/368003
Inventors:
Dawn Carson - Dresher PA, US
International Classification:
A61G 15/00
US Classification:
128845
Abstract:
A heel offloading apparatus including a cushion sized and adapted to surround at least a dorsal side of an Achilles tendon and substantially independently supports and stabilizes an ankle. The apparatus further includes a body for positioning the cushion relative to the ankle. The apparatus is configured to elevate an intended wearer's ankle and heel when the intended wearer is wearing the apparatus and lying in a supine position so as to relieve pressure from the heel and thereby prevent formation of heel pressure ulcers.