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Prevention & Treatment of Pressure Injuries In The Lower Extremities

NelDerm’s HeelP.O.D. is a unique pressure offloading device that enables visual assurance of offloading while facilitating continuous use during wound debridement and dressing changes. HeelP.O.D. not only effectively positions and offloads or “floats” the foot, research shows it also reduces time spent on application and removal.

Unique Heel Access And Visualization

HeelP.O.D. open design enables visual assurance of effective offloading, allowing continuous use during wound debridement and dressing changes.

Reduced Workload

Research shows that HeelP.O.D. takes 87.5% less time to apply and 57.5% less time to remove, allowing staff to optimize time spent.1

Confident Offloading
“Floating the Foot”

With the HeelP.O.D. design, the foot truly “floats”, allowing zero pressure on the heel. The single strap aids in the leg evenly contacting the device, providing support without stress points.

Features & Benefits

Designed with multi-layer memory foam, hygienic materials and one simple strap, HeelP.O.D. is intuitive, comfortable and easy to clean.

Adjustability and Simplicity Elastic Single Strap Design Provides Adjustability, Ease of Application, and Compatibility with SCD Devices.
Comfort and Durability Memory Foam Layers Promote Comfort and Allow for Reliability throughout the Patient’s Episode of Care

Hygienic

4-way stretch material is Water Resistant and Easily Cleaned.

Adjustability and Simplicity

Elastic Single Strap Design Provides Adjustability, Ease of Application, and Compatibility with SCD Devices.

Comfort and Durability

Memory Foam Layers Promote Comfort and Allow for Reliability throughout the Patient’s Episode of Care

Hygienic

4-way stretch material is Water Resistant and Easily Disinfected.

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Design Advantages

Open Air vs Enclosed

Open Air

Enclosed

Open Air

  • HeelP.O.D.’s open air design promotes increased breathability, comfort and hygiene
  • Open air design allows for convenient access to skin checks, cleaning, dressing changes and debridement

Open Air

Enclosed

  • Enclosed standard of care devices can harbor sweat and bacteria, which can contribute to patient discomfort and potential infection
  • Enclosed devices can make checks and wound care more complicated and time consuming.

Open Air

Single Strap vs Multiple Strap

Single Strap

Multiple Strap

Single Strap

  • Creates an even pressure signature where the foot contacts the device, allowing for zero pressure on the bony prominences of the foot
  • Takes 87.5% less time to apply and 57.5% less time to remove.
  • HeelP.O.D. keeps the foot completely floated and unobstructed

Open Air

Multiple Strap

  • Multiple straps can apply uneven pressure points on bony prominences of the foot which can contribute to pressure ulcers
  • Multiple strap products often require strapping to be done in a specified sequence which requires additional time to apply and remove.
  • Multiple straps can make cleaning more complicated and less hygienic

Open Air

Ordering Information

Standard

< 10" (25cm) circumference

X-Large Size

> 10" (25cm) circumference

When measuring, account for stockings and SCD sleeves as needed.

ORDERING PER EACH

Quantity:

1 each

Quantity:

1 each

Size:

Standard

Size:

X-Large

SKU (1 Each):

NDHPOD-S1-El

SKU (1 Each):

NDHPOD-XL1-E1

Dimensions:

12" x 8" x 6"

Dimensions:

12” x 9” x 8”

Weight:

1.7 lb

Weight:

2.8 lb

UPC Code:

8500002781298

UPC Code:

8500002781304

ORDERING PER CASE

Quantity:

8 each

Quantity:

6 each

Size:

Standard

Size:

X-Large

SKU (8 Each):

NDHPOD-S1-C8

SKU (8 Each):

NDHPOD-XL1-C6

Dimensions:

24" x 16" x 12"

Dimensions:

24" × 16" × 14"

Weight:

15.5 lb

Weight:

19 Ib

UPC Code:

8500002781311

UPC Code:

8500002781328

Ordering Information

When measuring, account for stockings and SCD sleeves as needed.

Standard

< 10" (25cm) circumference

ORDERING PER EACH

Quantity:

1 each

Size:

Standard

SKU (1 Each):

NDHPOD-S1-El

Dimensions:

12" x 8" x 6"

Weight:

1.7 lb

UPC Code:

8500002781298

X-Large Size

> 10" (25cm) circumference

ORDERING PER EACH

Quantity:

1 each

Size:

X-Large

SKU (1 Each):

NDHPOD-XL1-E1

Dimensions:

12” x 9” x 8”

Weight:

2.8 lb

UPC Code:

8500002781304

Standard

< 10" (25cm) circumference

ORDERING PER CASE

Quantity:

8 each

Size:

Standard

SKU (8 Each):

NDHPOD-S1-C8

Dimensions:

24" x 16" x 12"

Weight:

15.5 lb

UPC Code:

8500002781311

X-Large Size

> 10" (25cm) circumference

ORDERING PER CASE

Quantity:

6 each

Size:

X-Large

SKU (8 Each):

NDHPOD-XL1-C6

Dimensions:

24" × 16" × 14"

Weight:

19 Ib

UPC Code:

8500002781328

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any patient at risk for developing a heel ulcer or Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI)
  • Anyone immobilized or incapacitated
  • Patients with pre-existing conditions
The HeelP.O.D. is designed for single patient use.
  • Standard size accommodates calf circumference of < 10” (25cm)
  • X-Large size fits calves with calf circumference of > 10” (25cm)
  • When measuring, include stockings and other devices as applicable (i.e., SCD sleeves)

The HeelP.O.D. should be placed between the patient’s distal gastrocnemius muscle and Achilles tendon to allow floating of both the foot and ankle.

When using the HeelP.O.D., the memory foam layer design allows the device to evenly conform around the patient’s leg, thus allowing for minimal pressure, if any, on the Achilles tendon.

The positioning wedge is affixed with Velcro, so there is flexibility on where it can be placed. It may be attached to either side of the device based on the Provider’s recommen- dation and the positioning of the patient.

Foot Drop contractures can often displace the heel from its designated offloading space, causing friction and shear force against the tension of the straps in an offloading device. Consequently, a device that delivers effective offloading coupled with less straps to potentially exacerbate the issue, may be helpful in handling that patient population.
The HeelP.O.D. can be applied in conjunction with any DVT/SCD compression system. The tubing should route along the top side of the patient’s leg and under the single strap of HeelP.O.D. Tubing should exit the distal end of HeelP.O.D. angled away from the heel as much as possible.
To avoid hyperextension of the knee while using a HeelP.O.D., the knee may be supported with pillows or by adjusting the knee-gatch feature on the patient bed as needed.
Activity such as walking or standing are not recommended while using HeelP.O.D.
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Comparative Study

ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER PODIATRIC
SURGICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 21

Canales M.B. et al:

NelDerm HeelP.O.D.TM Versus Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Preliminary Investigation.

Purpose:

To investigate the clinical and practical effectiveness of the NelDerm HeelP.O.D. compared to standard Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthoses (PRAFO).

Key Takeaways:

  • Increased Efficiency for Healthcare Providers
  • Improved Visualization & Assessment of Heel Wounds
  • Improved Patient Comfort
  • More Efficient Cleansing & Disinfecting
  • Less Complicated Dressings & Removals
Less Time to Apply
50 %
Less Time to Remove
40 %
when compared with
the standard devices.

Trial Survey

ICU AND CARDIOVASCULAR UNITS
GEORGIA, USA – MAY 2022

The following questions were asked to Registered Nurses after trying HeelP.O.D.:

Do you Prefer HeelP.O.D. over Alternatives?

Are you Satisfied with your Current Offloading Device(s)?

56 Registered Nurses Surveyed HeelP.O.D. vs. standard of care offloading boots.

HeelP.O.D. vs. Standard Of Care Devices

Ease of Use

Efficiency of Assessments

Cleanliness/ Hygiene

Offloading Performance

Patient Comfort/Tolernace

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Ease of Use

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Efficiency of Assessments

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Cleanliness/ Hygiene

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Offloading Performance

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Patient Comfort/Tolernace

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

1. Canales MB et al: “NelDerm HeelP.O.D. Versus Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Preliminary Investigation.”

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