Frequently asked
questions- FAQ
Q. My father has a bed sore at the base of his tail bone. What can I
do to help him?
A.
Do not use a
donut. This will make the bedsore worse, since it will cut down on
the circulation to the effected area. Bedsores are caused by a number of
factors. If you reduce or eliminate these factors, the bedsore will
heal. The 3 most important factors are: Pressure, Friction and
moisture. Our M102, the HiTemp Urine Resistant Medical Sheepskins (
AS4480.1) will reduce all 3. We recommend that you have your father
lie directly on the sheepskin for added comfort and best pressure sore
prevention.
Q. My mother is confined to bed and has heel sores. What would you
recommend?
A. Placing the heels directly on Medical Sheepskin will reduce or
eliminate the causes of the sores. We recommend that you use the
M103: Pressure Care Assistant. This is a piece of HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin ( 24" X 15" ) with side flaps that can be tucked under the
mattress to keep it in place.
Q. I see that you have 2 kinds of
Medical Sheepskin. What is the difference between them?
A. The HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin(M102) is the highest quality
sheepskin available. The pile density is very high and the sheepskin
has been tanned so that it will not break down in the presence of
urine. Ideal for incontinent patients. Excellent washability. They
can be washed up to 80oC, providing thermal
disinfection. Some of these sheepskins have now been in hospitals
for more than 2 years and have been washed more than 200 times in
woolskin.
The M101
Medical Sheepskin
is a high quality chrome tanned lambskin. The pile density is very
good and has good washability with woolskin. Wash in water with
woolskin up to 30oC. Wash as you would a good woolen
sweater. These lambskins are not urine resistant and will break down
in the presence of urine. Not recommended for incontinent clients.
Q. My mother is confined to her bed and wheelchair. How can I
protect her from getting bedsores?
A. We would recommend that she uses the M102: HiTemp UR
Medical Sheepskin in the bed and
wheelchair. They are easily moved. To prevent heel sores we suggest
you use the M103: Pressure Care Assistant . Both products should be
washed in W102: woolskin- the best product for washing sheepskin and
wool.
Q. How do I order your products?
A. You can see and order our products from our secure on-line store.
Here you can order what you need, pay with your credit card and get
immediate delivery. To go to the store, click:
Catalogue
You can also call: 1- 800 - 463 - 1985 and talk to our
Bedsore Prevention Specialists; if you would prefer.
We can offer suggestions for your situation and you can also place an order
by phone.
Q. How long will it take to get an order to me?
A. Most orders will arrive within 3-5 business days. Orders are
delivered by CanPar in Canada and FedEx in the US. International
orders are sent by insured Air Mail.
Q. How much is Shipping & Handling?
A. We offer FREE Shipping &
Handling for all orders over USD $230.00 . This offer is only
for
orders for addresses in continental North America ( excluding Alaska
& Hawaii). For all other Shipping
costs, click Ordering
Info:
Benchmark for quality & service since 1986.
We
want to make sure that you receive the product best suited to your
need. If you have any questions about our products or their use for
medical conditions, please contact us. We are here to help
you!
Phone:
1- 800 - 463 - 1985
FAX : 905
-
295 - 3816
Send
mail to:
sales (at) medicalsheepskins.com
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