{"product_id":"portable-leg-foot-support","title":"Portable Leg\/Foot Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaving to hold a Patient’s leg or foot when they are sitting in a chair or on the side of a bed can be a heavy manual handling task for a Carer putting on compression stockings, treating wounds, foot ulcers, bunions, or bandaging, etc. By using the Portable Leg\/Foot Support, a leg can be held in place at different heights while the Carer treats the Patient. The Support may also be a useful aid for podiatrists during foot examinations.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\nFour height settings – suitable for Patients who cannot lift their legs high\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1.25kg Frame is made from a strong but lightweight plastic that can be wiped clean\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Frame packs flat and a special bag is available to carry the Frame and Slings, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Single Patient Use Sling is made from durable German-made vinyl material\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bright yellow material makes it easy to see any contamination on the Sling\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sling can be wiped clean and left at a Patient’s home for infection control\u003cbr\u003e\nHow To Order\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the drop-down menu, you will need to order:\u003cbr\u003e\nA Frame –\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the plastic frame that the Slings attach to. The Frame comes with one free Sling, and extra Slings should be ordered separately.\u003cbr\u003e\nA pack of Slings –\u003cbr\u003e\nSlings come in packs of five (5). Carers may like to order more than one pack of Slings so that they can leave a Sling at a Patient’s house to avoid cross infection.\u003cbr\u003e\nOptional Accessories:\u003cbr\u003e\nPadded Sleeve –\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned to slide over the Sling. It is made from a soft vinyl material that is Heat Sealed for infection control. The internal memory foam helps with pressure relief and may help prevent\u003cbr\u003e\ndeep vein thrombosis\u003cbr\u003e\n.\u003cbr\u003e\nBag –\u003cbr\u003e\nStrong nylon with an adjustable shoulder strap. Two large pockets to hold Slings, Padded Sleeves, surgical gloves, etc. Useful to take the Support to a Patient’s home and keep both hands free to carry other items, open doors, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo Use\u003cbr\u003e\nRotate the middle section 90° and slot it downwards over the lower section. Tighten down the clear plastic nut to keep the base of the frame stable whilst in use. Attach the Sling to the appropriate hooks on the uprights so it will be the correct height to be comfortable for the Patient.\u003cbr\u003e\nSee the YouTube video for a demonstration of various ways the Support can be placed underneath a Patient’s leg. If the Carer is applying a bandage or compression stockings, the Support can be re-positioned to a different part of the leg or foot during the task to make it easy to access different areas of the leg.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend using a Pelican\u003cbr\u003e\nKneeling Support\u003cbr\u003e\nas an OH\u0026amp;S product when using the Portable Leg\/Foot Support, as it makes it easier to kneel and stand up again. The Kneeling Support is made from a very strong foam block with a soft foam top. The wipeable Heat Sealed vinyl cover has a non-slip base. There is a vinyl handle on the side to make it easy to carry.\u003cbr\u003e\nRELATED PRODUCTS\u003cbr\u003e\nStocking Slider – Open End\u003cbr\u003e\nLeg\/Arm Bandaging Supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem # 6930-BAG-BLUE – Portable Leg\/Foot Support – Bag – Blue\u003cbr\u003e\nItem # 6930-FRAME-C – Portable Leg\/Foot Support – Frame – Cream\u003cbr\u003e\nItem # 6930-SLINGS – Portable Leg\/Foot Support – Slings (Pack of 5)\u003cbr\u003e\nItem # 6930-SLEEVE – Portable Leg\/Foot Support – Padded Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFrame and Slings weight tested to 51kg for 20 mins. See Important Tab for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pelican","offers":[{"title":"attribute_option:Bag - Blue","offer_id":50242082767160,"sku":"6930-BAG-BLUE","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"attribute_option:Frame - Cream","offer_id":50242082799928,"sku":"6930-FRAME-C","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"attribute_option:Slings (Pack of 5)","offer_id":50242082832696,"sku":"6930-SLINGS","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"attribute_option:Padded Sleeve","offer_id":50242082865464,"sku":"6930-SLEEVE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/8801\/8488\/files\/frame-and-sling_1649.jpg?v=1747625100","url":"https:\/\/suppliers.bettercaremarket.com.au\/products\/portable-leg-foot-support","provider":"bettercaremarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}