Aircast AirSelect Elite Walking Boot

Description

Aircast AirSelect Elite Walking Boot is the most-advanced walking boot, engineered to provide the ultimate in protection, comfort, and edema control. The Elite has a durable, semi-rigid shell that helps support the limb while providing full-shell protection. Overlapping Duplex aircells line the shell providing intermittent pneumatic compression for 3 times faster edema reduction. The front panel is pre-inflated and combined with the overlapping aircells, provides a Total contact fit.

When to use AirSelect Elite Walking Boot?

• Stable fracture of foot/ankle/lower leg
• Severe ankle sprain
• Post-operative immobilization
• Reduction of edema (swelling) 3x faster

Aircast AirSelect Elite Walking Boot Features

• Integrated inflation system (NO separate hand bulb): Integrated inflation system puts the patient in control for an individualized fit
• Non-marking, skid resistant rubber tread: For greater traction and longer wear
• Duplex technology: Promotes faster edema reduction, thus promoting pain relief, patient compliance and faster healing
• SoftStrike technology:
  • Absorbs and dissipates the energy during heel strike
  • Reduction of heel pain
• Low profile optimized rocker sole:
  • The lab-designed rocker sole, enables a normal walking gait with less forefoot angulations and reduces hyperextension of the knee
  • Toe-off section continues the rocking motion, enhancing mobility
  • Mid-stance section is designed to minimize hip differential
• Trimmable and heat moldable semi-rigid shell:
  • Makes it easy to custom-fit the brace to the patient
  • Sleek, open-frame design provides ventilation and maximum patient protection and compliance
  • Shell contours around the malleoli, eliminating pressure for sustained comfort
  • AirSelect orthopedic walking boots have improved width around the ankle area as well as uniformed sizing throughout the various sizes of the boot (XS-XL)
• Three-strap system:
  • Evenly disperses pressure, eliminates pooling of edema
  • Ease of application

What are material components of Elite Boots?

• Shell: Polypropylene
• Front Panel: High Density Polyethylene
• Straps: Nylon
• Lined Aircells (Anterior and Posterior): Polyurethane with Polyester Fabric
• Inflation Pumps: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
• Liner: Nylon/Polyurethane/Polyester (Outer/Foam/Inner mesh)
• Binding: Polyester
• Outer Sole/Insole: Eva/Rubber
• Selector dial: Nylon
• Sock (Elite): Acrylic/Cotton

What to buy with Elite Orthopedic Boots

• Profoot Toe-Kini Ball-Of-Foot Protector 
• Aircast Air-Stirrup Universe Ankle Brace 
• Fabrication Point Relief ColdSpot Lotion Gel
• Mckesson Pain Relief Geri-Care Strength Aspirin Tablet

Aircast Boot Cleaning Instructions

• The foam liner may be hand-washed in 86°F/30°C water with mild detergent and air-dried
• Do not put in dryer or use other heat source to dry

Warnings and Precautions:

• Do not over-inflate aircells
• Improper aircell inflation may cause significant skin irritation, especially in people with diabetic neuropathy (a diabetic nerve condition)
• Check your skin frequently for spots and skin irritation
• If you see any skin changes or feelings of discomfort, reduce the aircell compression
• Do not use this device if you cannot feel sensations whether due to post-op anesthesia, nerve, skin or other conditions
• Use caution when walking on slippery or wet surfaces to avoid injury

Adjust Aircell Compression:

• The ELITE walking brace aircells are initially deflated
• Begin inflation on injured side first. Turn the SELECTOR found on the right-side of the brace to the appropriate number. Number 1 inflates the aircell on the right-side, Number 2 inflates the aircell on the left-side and Number 3 inflates the back aircell.
• To inflate aircell, press and release large inflation pump found on the top right-side of brace. Pump until aircell feels snug
• To inflate other aircells, rotate SELECTOR to the appropriate number and then press and release large inflation pump. Pump until aircell feels snug.
• In the event of over-inflation, deflate aircells.
   

Deflate Aircells:

• To deflate aircells, turn the SELECTOR found on the right-side of the brace to the proper aircell number
• Press and hold finger on the small release button found on the top right-side of brace
• Deflate until pressure is comfortable