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Instructions for use for patients
This leaflet, in a pdf format, explains to patients why their healthcare professional has decided to use ‘Kerraboot’ to help heal their ulcer.

How does Kerraboot work?
Kerraboot removes wound fluid
Kerraboot works by allowing the fluid produced by your ulcer to drain freely into the absorbent pad where it is locked away. If this fluid is left in contact with the ulcer it can have a negative effect on healing and could explain why your ulcer has been slow to heal.

Kerraboot creates a healing environment
The increase in warmth and humidity created by Kerraboot can result in some changes to your leg that are perfectly normal.

	One common change experienced is an increase in blood flow to the leg. This may result in the ulcer producing more fluid than previously and the surrounding area may become redder.
	This is perfectly normal and will help the ulcer to heal.

When should Kerraboot be changed and by whom?
Kerraboot should be changed on the advice of a healthcare professional. For example, when the super absorbent pad becomes saturated with exudate, it will form a soft conformable gel at the base of the boot. When the gel is spread evenly around the base of the foot or when exudate is seen to come back through the pad material Kerraboot will need changing. This can often mean changing Kerraboot every day or every other day until exudate levels reduce.

How should Kerraboot be changed?
Remove the existing Kerraboot and wash your leg as directed by your healthcare professional.

1.	Place the foot into Kerraboot as you would into a boot. Pull the sides up and fasten with the Velcro strap just below the knee.
2.	Please ensure the strap is sufficiently secure and comfortable to prevent Kerraboot from slipping down the leg. Kerraboot should stay in position just below the knee. If the strap falls well below the knee, unfasten, reposition and fasten again more tightly.
3.	A correct fit.

Contraindications
Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the components of Kerraboot.

Precautions
Keep away from fire. To avoid the risk of suffocation keep out of reach of children. Not to be put over shoes or socks. Not to be used with other dressings. Kerraboot shuld not be used with compression bandaging.

Disposal
Kerraboot can be safely disposed of by placing it in a plastic bag, tying the end of the bag and placing it in a rubbish bin.
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