TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector

The TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector is specifically engineered to achieve complete pressure relief on the heel through its unique design:

• Total Offloading Mechanism: The protector incorporates a substantial two-inch heel lift built into the structure.
• This lift ensures the patient’s heel is completely suspended and floats above the bed surface, thereby eliminating all direct pressure, friction, and shear forces on the vulnerable heel area.

This core feature is essential for both the prevention and treatment of heel pressure injuries.

Yes, the TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx is engineered with a dual-layer system focused on superior moisture management and patient skin integrity.

Key material benefits include:

• Breathable Nylon Exterior: This durable material maximizes airflow, promoting heat dissipation and comfort.
• Ortho-Wick Inner-Liner: This specialized lining actively wicks moisture away from the skin, ensuring a dry, comfortable environment critical for pressure injury prevention.

The protector also includes a spacious opening to facilitate excellent ventilation and allow for convenient patient monitoring. For easy care in clinical settings, the entire unit is machine washable.

The TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx is specifically engineered to maximize skin health and patient comfort through advanced design features:

• Complete Pressure Offloading: A dedicated two-inch heel lift ensures the heel is completely isolated from the bed surface. This full offloading is vital for preventing and treating pressure injuries.
• Superior Moisture Management: The combination of a breathable nylon exterior and an Ortho-Wick inner-liner actively wicks away moisture and dissipates heat, maintaining a dry, healthy environment for the skin.
• Optimal Ventilation and Monitoring: The design includes a spacious opening that promotes excellent airflow and ventilation. This opening also allows caregivers to easily monitor the patient’s skin without removing the protector.

Yes, the TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector is designed for straightforward maintenance. It is machine washable, which ensures hygiene and simplifies cleaning routines in clinical or home care settings.

Yes, the TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector is specifically engineered for convenient patient monitoring and skin health.

It features a spacious opening that provides dual benefits:

• Convenient Monitoring: Allows healthcare providers to easily perform visual inspections of the foot and lower leg without having to remove the device, ensuring quick checks on skin integrity and circulation.
• Optimal Ventilation: Ensures excellent airflow, which helps dissipate heat and manage moisture, supporting overall skin health.

Furthermore, the device uses an Ortho-Wick inner-liner combined with a breathable nylon exterior to actively wick away moisture from the skin.

Yes, the TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector is designed with safety in mind and meets the CA #117, Section E Flame Retardancy Standards for fire safety.

The TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector is available in Medium and Large sizes. Selecting the correct size is crucial to ensure the two-inch heel lift successfully offloads the heel, preventing pressure injuries. You should measure the patient’s calf circumference for the most precise fit.

The TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector is engineered to prevent pressure injuries by addressing pressure, moisture, and ventilation.

Key mechanisms include:

• Complete Heel Offloading: The device incorporates a specialized two-inch heel lift that effectively suspends the patient’s heel entirely above the bed surface. This design eliminates direct pressure and shear forces, which are the main causes of pressure injuries.
• Advanced Moisture Management: It uses a combination of a breathable nylon exterior and an Ortho-Wick inner-liner to actively draw moisture away from the skin. This helps dissipate heat and maintains optimal skin integrity.
• Ventilation and Monitoring: The protector features a spacious opening that ensures optimal airflow for comfort and allows caregivers to conveniently inspect the patient’s skin condition without removing the device.
• Foot Drop Support: Integrated durable straps secure the protector and provide essential support to help mitigate the risk of foot drop.

Yes, the TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx is specifically engineered for advanced moisture management, which is critical for maintaining skin integrity and ensuring patient comfort while preventing pressure injuries. The design utilizes a dual-material approach to actively manage the microclimate around the foot:

• Ortho-Wick Inner Liner: This specialty liner is designed to actively wick moisture and heat away from the patient’s skin.
• Breathable Nylon Exterior: This durable outer material promotes optimal airflow and helps dissipate heat.

This combined system works to keep the foot cool and dry, reducing the risk of friction and skin breakdown. The protector also includes a spacious opening that further enhances ventilation.

Yes, in addition to preventing heel pressure injuries, the TIDI Posey PRO-heeLx Heel Protector also includes durable straps specifically for foot drop support.