August 2010 Dear   , The heel is the second most-common location for a pressure ulcer on the body. But what about the anatomy of the heel makes it so vulnerable to skin breakdown and pressure ulcers?   Join Diane Langemo, PhD, RN, FAAN for a free educational Webinar as she discusses the basics of a pressure ulcer, the new NPUAP/EPUAP guidelines, CMS "never events" and pressure ulcer prevention and treatment options. This Webinar is open to all healthcare professionals so invite your colleagues to the most comprehensive presentation on heel pressure ulcers.  Dr. Langemo will be discussing such important topics as: Current incidence and prevalence rates. When are pressure ulcers unavoidable? Guidelines on repositioning. How to lower your risk for pressure ulcers. Register today at www.o-wm.com/pressure-ulcers or call  (800) 237-7285 ext. 233. The family of Heelift® Suspension Boots suspends the heel in a protective space, while its soft foam makes it easy to customize to a particular patient. Every Heelift® comes with a spare elevation pad that can be used to accommodate the unique needs of a patient, including prevention of external rotation and foot drop.   Does your current pressure ulcer prevention and treatment device meet the new NPUAP/EPUAP guidelines? Visit the NPUAP web site for more details. Sincerely,   Denis B. Drennan President, DM Systems Inc.  SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED WOUND CARE - SAWC FALL September 23 - 25    Anaheim, CA       Booth # 326 WILD ON WOUNDS - WOW September 23 - 25 Las Vegas, NV   Booth # 20    CLINICAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCES IN SKIN & WOUND CARE September 30 - October 2 Nashville, TN Booth # 500 MEDTRADE November 15 - 18 Atlanta, GA _________________________________________________________________________ Request your free sample of the Heelift® today to see how your current heel pressure-relieving device compares to the Heelift®. Simply, complete the Sample Request Form. _____________________________________________ Look for DM Systems and the Heelift® this fall, as we exhibit at a regional conference near you, including: SOUTH CENTRAL REGION WOCN September 16 - 18 Little Rock, AR NORTH CENTRAL REGION WOCN September 17 - 18 Sioux City, SD MIDEAST REGION WOCN September 23 - 25 Indianapolis, IN NORTHWEST REGION WOCN September 23 - 25 Seattle, WA SOUTHEAST REGION WOCN September 30 - October 1 Concord, NC ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION WOCN October 14 - 15 Denver, CO NORTHEAST REGION WOCN October 22 - 24 Atlantic City, NJ MID-ATLANTIC REGION WOCN October 29 - 30 Richmond, VA Stop by our booth to see how the Heelift® Suspension Boot line of pressure redistribution products can help you prevent and treat pressure ulcers. Talk to our knowledgeable representatives about how your facility can benefit from the Heelift®. We'll see you there! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________