TIDI Posey Premium Heel Guard

Yes, these heel guards meet CA #117, Section E Flame Retardancy Standards.

Yes, the TIDI Posey Premium Heel Guards are latex-free, making them suitable for patients with latex sensitivities.

Yes, the TIDI Posey Premium Heel Guard is specifically engineered to mitigate hazards associated with foot drop by ensuring proper limb positioning and adjustable support.

The guard achieves effective foot drop control through:

• Adjustable Elevation: It includes an adjustable foam block and secure straps, allowing clinicians to tailor the elevation and achieve precise control over the foot’s position.
• Heel Suspension: The high-resilience foam construction and open heel cutout work together to suspend the heel entirely off the support surface, which helps maintain neutral anatomical alignment necessary for foot drop management.

The Premium Heel Guard is designed to prevent pressure injuries primarily through heel suspension and skin protection:

• Pressure Relief: It utilizes an open heel cutout design and high-resilience foam to keep the heel fully suspended, effectively eliminating pressure points.
• Friction Reduction: A specialized outer lining is engineered to minimize damaging shear forces and friction on the skin.
• Airflow: Ventilation holes on the heel and sides ensure superior air circulation, which helps prevent heat and moisture accumulation that can lead to skin breakdown.

Yes, the heel guards are equipped with an adjustable foam block and straps, allowing for tailored heel elevation and secure foot drop control.

Yes, the TIDI Posey Premium Heel Guard is expertly designed to maximize comfort and protect skin integrity by ensuring excellent airflow and reducing friction.

Key features that promote ventilation and reduce skin trauma include:

• Ventilation Holes: Strategic holes are located on the heel and sides to promote continuous airflow, effectively preventing heat buildup.
• Open Heel Cutout: This critical design feature suspends the heel completely, mitigating pressure injury risks and allowing air to circulate freely around the vulnerable area.
• Friction and Shear Reduction: The specialized outer lining is engineered to minimize damaging shear forces and friction against the skin.
• High-Resilience Material: It is constructed from durable, high-resilience, latex-free foam.

The TIDI Posey Premium Heel Guard is designed as a universally sized unit to fit most patients requiring heel elevation and offloading.

The overall physical dimensions of the guard are:

• Length: 14 inches (36 cm)
• Height: 11 inches (28 cm)

Despite the universal size, the guard features adjustable straps and a tailored foam block to allow clinicians to customize the fit, elevation, and control necessary for effective foot drop mitigation.

These heel guards are specifically designed for patients requiring lower extremity protection, particularly those who are vulnerable to skin breakdown and friction burns.

They are ideal for individuals in clinical or home care settings who require extended bed rest or have mobility issues. The design helps manage these risks by:

• Suspending the Heel: Utilizing an open heel cutout and high-resilience foam to relieve pressure and prevent pressure injuries.
• Reducing Shear: Featuring a specialized outer lining engineered to minimize friction and shear forces on the skin.
• Managing Foot Drop: Including adjustable features to aid in the control and mitigation of foot drop hazards.

Yes, the TIDI Posey Premium Heel Guard features an outer lining specifically engineered to minimize damaging shear forces and friction on the skin, enhancing protection and comfort for the patient.