Limb Support
- Height-adjustable limb support cradle freeing both carer hands during arm or leg dressing and treatment, replacing the high-risk manual limb-holding posture that causes sustained upper limb and shoulder strain for nurses and carers treating or dressing a patient's limb under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Height adjustable for floor, bed and tabletop use, reducing the need for the carer to bend or stoop to reach the patient's limb at a non-ergonomic height, supporting the correct upright working posture recommended in HSE manual handling guidance for sustained limb-support clinical tasks such as wound dressing and podiatric treatment.
- 15kg weight limit for limb support covers the full adult limb weight range, with 20 disposable covers included as standard to provide infection control between patients by placing a fresh single-use cover over the cradle surface for each patient use, supporting CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements.
- Cradle design cradles the arm or leg in a stable, comfortable position without movement during the treatment episode, enabling the carer to carry out wound cleaning, dressing, catheter care or other limb-related treatment to a higher clinical standard than is achievable while simultaneously supporting the limb manually.
Limb Support LOCO-302: Height-Adjustable Limb Cradle for Hands-Free Dressing and Limb Treatment
The Limb Support LOCO-302 is a height-adjustable cradle device that holds a patient's arm or leg in a stable, supported position during dressing, wound care, catheter care and other limb-related treatment tasks, freeing both of the carer's hands for the clinical procedure. By replacing the manual limb-holding posture that requires one carer hand to support the limb and only one hand available for the clinical task, the Limb Support simultaneously improves carer ergonomics and clinical task quality. Height-adjustable for floor, bed and tabletop use, it reduces the bending and stooping that cause sustained lumbar and cervical strain for carers carrying out limb treatment tasks at non-ergonomic heights, with 20 disposable covers included for infection control between patients.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | LOCO-302 |
| Limb Weight Limit | 15kg |
| Height | Adjustable for floor, bed and tabletop use |
| Disposable Covers | 20 included as standard |
| Applications | Wound dressing, leg ulcer treatment, catheter care, podiatry |
| Infection Control | Single-use cover per patient use |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 apply to the postures adopted by carers during clinical procedures, not only to patient-moving tasks. Manually supporting a patient's leg during a wound dressing - holding the leg in position while trying to clean and dress the wound simultaneously - requires sustained upper limb muscle loading in a fixed position, which HSE identifies as a musculoskeletal disorder risk factor. The Limb Support eliminates this loading by providing mechanical limb cradle support, reducing the carer's role to the clinical task alone. The 20 disposable covers included as standard support CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) by providing a fresh single-use barrier between the cradle surface and each patient, eliminating the cross-infection risk from a shared reusable surface that contacts open wounds, catheters or other high-risk contact zones during treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
When additional disposable covers are required, can they be purchased separately?
Yes. Limb Support Disposable Covers are available as a separate purchase in packs of 20 (product 647 - Limb Support Disposable Covers × 20). For care settings using the Limb Support frequently across multiple patients per day, ordering additional cover packs separately provides a straightforward restocking option without needing to replace the entire Limb Support device when the initial 20 included covers are exhausted. Maintaining an adequate supply of disposable covers is a CQC Regulation 12 compliance requirement: using the Limb Support without a fresh disposable cover for each patient constitutes a cross-infection risk that is avoidable with appropriate consumable stock management.
Is the Limb Support appropriate for podiatric foot care in a care home or community setting?
Yes. The Limb Support is well-suited to podiatric foot care in both care home and community settings, holding the foot and lower leg in a stable position while the podiatrist carries out nail cutting, callus treatment and foot assessment with both hands free. For community podiatrists visiting patients at home, the floor-level height adjustment allows the Limb Support to be set to the correct height for the patient's position on a standard domestic chair, sofa or bed, without requiring the podiatrist to kneel or bend to work at an ergonomically unsuitable height. This makes the Limb Support a practical addition to a community podiatrist's home visit equipment kit alongside the appropriate infection control consumables for that setting.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range, supporting safe patient transfers across care homes, hospitals, and home care environments.
NCL-LOCO-302
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- Height-adjustable limb support cradle freeing both carer hands during arm or leg dressing and treatment, replacing the high-risk manual limb-holding posture that causes sustained upper limb and shoulder strain for nurses and carers treating or dressing a patient's limb under Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
- Height adjustable for floor, bed and tabletop use, reducing the need for the carer to bend or stoop to reach the patient's limb at a non-ergonomic height, supporting the correct upright working posture recommended in HSE manual handling guidance for sustained limb-support clinical tasks such as wound dressing and podiatric treatment.
- 15kg weight limit for limb support covers the full adult limb weight range, with 20 disposable covers included as standard to provide infection control between patients by placing a fresh single-use cover over the cradle surface for each patient use, supporting CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) infection control requirements.
- Cradle design cradles the arm or leg in a stable, comfortable position without movement during the treatment episode, enabling the carer to carry out wound cleaning, dressing, catheter care or other limb-related treatment to a higher clinical standard than is achievable while simultaneously supporting the limb manually.