Bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers
can develop in only 20 minutes and many take up to 6 months to
heal. Use our Bed Sore Prevention products to protect
those who are confined to a bed or wheelchair; before it
is too late.
There is no
mystery about the origin of sores that can develop on heels,
the tail-bone and elbows. Where frail skin
meets the unyielding surface of a bed or chair
circulation is impaired and pressure sores result. To understood
what happens, take your shoes and
socks off. Sit on a chair and place your feet on a coffee table
with your ankles crossed. Now think about leaving your feet
there for 8 hours. We are sure you understand. The heel tissue does not get
sufficient blood flow, the skin breaks down and a pressure sore or ulcer
develops.
Bedsore and pressure sore prevention and treatment is
now possible with the use of Australian HiTemp UR
Medical Sheepskin and Wool-Pile products. These
Australian Medical Sheepskin products have been proven effective in
clinical trials and are approved by the FDA, CE and TGA. Australian
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin products offer those confined to
a bed or wheelchair a new level of 24/7 protection and improve
the user's sense of well-being and comfort.
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins are the only sheepskins that are suitable for use by incontinent
clients - all others will break down in the presence
of urine.
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Bedsore Preventionis the
logical and most humane method you have of caring for
those confined to a bed or wheelchair. Bedsores need not
develop and, 95% of the time, can be prevented. -American
Family Physician, October 1996: v54, n5, p1519 (14)
Debilitating bedsores (pressure sores) can be prevented or treated with the
use of Australian Medical Sheepskins and
Nursing Fleece. The clinical trial at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
(2003) ,
showed that authentic Australian Medical Sheepskins; used 24/7,
reduced bedsore incidence by 58%. You can buy these
bedsore preventing sheepskins by clicking-----
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It is much kinder and
economical to be pro-active about bedsore prevention. A bedsore can develop in
hours and
may take months to heal. Bedsores usually develop in the
tailbone area first and later in the heel and elbow areas. Don't allow this to happen! Use our Australian
Medical Sheepskin and Wool-Pile products to prevent debilitating and
painful bedsores and, at
the same time, add a new sense of well being and comfort to
loved ones confined to a
bed, chair or wheelchair.
Australian HiTemp Medical Sheepskins
should be used 24/7,
year-round; for best bedsore and pressure sore prevention and
treatment.
Well Managed Care =
Prevention + Treatment: Prevention and treatment of
bedsores and pressure sores is achievable
with the 24/7 use of HiTemp UR Australian Medical Sheepskins.
Australian CSIRO research developed the
Australian Standard ( AS4480.1 1998 ) for Medical Sheepskins . Our
Australian HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins, with their very
dense 30mm pile, exceed this standard. For more information about AS4480.1 1998, click
Medical
Sheepskin.
HiTemp UR
Australian Medical Sheepskins
prevent and treat bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers because they:
reduce pressure, enabling normal blood flow to
susceptible body areas
readily absorb skin moisture; keeping the skin dry
and comfortable
reduce shear or friction that causes skin tears
These factors are the
major causes of bedsores and pressure sores. If any of these factors are
not controlled,
a
bedsore may form. The environment that caused the
bedsore must be changed if healing is to take place.
Hi Temp UR Medical Sheepskins
will produce that favourable environment and will give the body a chance
to heal. Of course, it is better to be
proactive and prevent the bedsore from developing in the
first place. HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins will do that.
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskinsare the best Medical
Sheepskins available; largelybecause of their wool fibre resilience, pile
density and urine resistance. HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins are the
only sheepskins recommended for people with
incontinence- all other sheepskins will not break down in the
presence of urine. Machine Washable
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins
maintain their springy softness and
shape better than any others; making them the choice for bedsore and pressure sore prevention. For more information, click
Uses and
Research.
Australian HiTemp UR
Medical Sheepskins insulate the body, reducing heat
exchange with the bed or wheelchair.
This means that you feel more
comfortable in summer and winter when you are on a Australian Medical
Sheepskin. These Medical Sheepskins were shown to be
the best mattress overlays in a trial carried out by the UK
Department of Health: Medicines and Healthcare Products
Regulatory Agency- see
MHRAfor details. HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins out-performed all
other overlays.
Our
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin
products are FDA approved for "General Hospital and
Personal Use". They also
have Australian Government Therapeutic Goods
Administration
approval and the
CE mark in Europe. All of these agencies have approved
the use of these medical devices for the prevention,
relief and even the healing of pressure ulcers, bedsores, pressure
sores and decubitus ulcers. Bedsore,
BedsorePrevention,
MedicalSheepskin and
Wool-Pile
products can be seen
in our Catalogue.
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Down-Under Wool imports only
the very best Australian Sheepskin and Wool-Pile
products. All products are in stock and are immediately available.
Use them to: *
prevent and aid the healing of bed
sores, pressure sores and pressure ulcers.
* add comfort and enhance
the total body well-being
of those confined to a bed or wheelchair.
Down-Under
Wool recommends :
1. Bedsore Prevention
Packages (
M104): for complete body protection:
BEST- save $30.00- $70.00
These packages ( see pictures below) include one or more HiTemp Urine Resistant Sheepskins
( M102) that will protect the user from the shoulders to below the
buttocks. The Pressure Care Assistant ( M103) that
is usually placed at the bottom of the bed to protect the heels and
ankles. The M103 is kept in place by flaps of linen that are wrapped
under the mattress. Also included is a bottle of Woolskin for
laundering both the M102 and the M103. One bottle contains
sufficient Woolskin to wash the M102 + M103 five times.
Many people find it best to order the M104B or M104C packages so
that protection is continued when laundering of these products is
necessary.
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of these packages in continental North
America. UPS Overnight delivery is available to US and Canadian addresses at
extra cost. Click
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2.
Wheelchair Pressure Sore Prevention Package (
M120): save $31.00
This package ( see picture below) includes two Cushion-It
Wheelchair Seat Pads( M105)- one for the seat and the
other for the back. They are held firmly in place by
sturdy Velcro straps. Also included, are green HiTemp
Medical Sheepskin Wheelchair Arm Pads (M124) and
Footplate Covers M127). A bottle of Woolskin is included
to care for these machine washable products. There is
enough Woolskin in the bottle to wash this package 8
times.
Enjoy FREE shipping and Handling of this package in continental North America.
UPS
Overnight delivery is available to US and Canadian addresses at extra
cost.
M120( $384) = 2 X M105 + M124 + M127 + W103
( save $31)
TWO "Cushion-It"
Wheelchair Pads (M105): made from HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin.
Fully adjustable Velcro straps keep the Cushion-It securely in place. One Cushion-It
is
placed on the back of the wheelchair, the other on the seat.
HiTemp Wheelchair Arm
Pads ( M124 ): plush Medical
Sheepskin under the arms of the client; provide a soft
protective layer.
HiTemp Wheelchair Foot
Plate Covers(M127) protect and comfort
bare feet.
Woolskin ( W103)
: the detergent developed by the tanning industry
for the cleaning, disinfection and conditioning of
sheepskin. One bottle contains sufficient Woolskin to wash this
package 8 times.
Australian Medical
Sheepskin wheelchair pads prevent pressure
sores from developing in people who use a wheelchair.
These high pile density pads are Merino sheepskins- the
best there is. Available as a 17' x 18" Seat Pad (
M128AS) or as a full chair pad- 18" x 36"
(
M128BS)
that will cover the seat and the back of the chair. Both
pads are held in place by elastic straps. Machine wash
both in cool water with Woolskin to ensure disinfection
and conditioning of the leather back of the sheepskin.
For arm protection, use Medical
Sheepskin Wheelchair Arm Covers (M125 ). Two machine washable strips of
sheepskin are held on to the wheelchair arm with Velcro
straps- 14" long. Wash with Woolskin.
For foot comfort and protection, use
Sheepskin Foot Plate Covers-
M126.
Wash with Woolskin.
Click on any blue Catalogue number to
order.
4. Hospital Nursing Fleece Pads
The Hospital
Nursing Fleece offers the benefits of wool in any size.
To produce The Hospital Nursing Fleece, wool
is shorn from the sheep and knitted into a backing
material; creating a surface that looks and feels like a
sheepskin fleece. The premium quality very fine
wool in Nursing Fleece has all of the properties of the
wool that make it so effective. It will reduce pressure,
skin moisture and friction- the 3 major causes of
pressure sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers. All
products are machine washable. Best care is provided by
washing with
Woolskin.
Hospital Nursing Fleeces are not limited
by the size of sheep and are available in sizes
suitable for a bed or wheelchair. Hospital Nursing Fleece Pads(
F103A, F103B and F103C) have a breathable
waterproof membrane bonded to their under surface; making them ideal for incontinent
clients. Nursing Fleece pads will protect the user and
the underlying mattress at the same time.
Use our Hospital Nursing Fleeces:
to cover a hospital bed.. F102- 35 X 80":The Hospital Wool Fleece
waterproof pads
for bed and wheelchair :
F103A - 32 x 60"Hospital Fleece Bed Pad
F103C - 18 x 20"Hospital Fleece Wheelchair Seat Pad
These
18" x 20" Pads are ideal Pet Pads; providing the
benefits of wool for the pet + protection for the
underlying surface.
Hospital Nursing Fleeces are very
durable and are often used as draw sheets; protecting
fragile skin during patient transfers.
Order now
by clicking on any blue Catalogue Number.
A bedsore or pressure sore can develop into a Stage 4 ulcer; like the one shown below:
SnugSleep duvets offer the advantages of wool for a good night's
sleep every night. Light, breathable and warm, these duvets add a
new level of luxury. Encased in breathable percale unbleached
cotton, wool provides insulation and body moisture control. For more
information, click:Duvet .
To order click:
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Snugsleep Wool Knop Pillows offer the advantages
of wool and are mouldable to the shape you like. These pillows will keep your neck
and head dry, giving you a good nights sleep every night!.
This means you will wake up refreshed and free from the stiff neck
caused by body moisture evaporating from the neck area. For more
information, click Pillow. To order,
click:
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6. SuperWool Underlays: Machine
Washable:
Placing a SuperWool
luxurious underlay on
your mattress and covering it with a fitted sheet will give you a
great nights sleep- every night.
Memory foam mattresses can cause users to feel hot while sleeping.
This can be prevented by covering the mattress with a MiniJumbuk
SuperWool underlay. Available in all bed sizes. For more information
and to order, click:
Order Underlay
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order and get immediate delivery of products designed specifically
for bedsore prevention and treatment. All prices are in US dollars.
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1. Machine Washable - Use
Woolskin for best
machine and hand washing care.
2. Made from selected fine-wool pelts : Prized for their resiliency, high pile density and excellent fiber
crimp, these pelts are from the best bred sheep in Australia. Our machine washable Australian Medical
Sheepskins are 38 - 40 " long X 30 - 32" wide; making
them large enough to provide protection from the shoulders to below
the buttocks.
3. Guaranteed to retain their qualities for at least 50 industrial washes;
when cared for as recommended in our "Warranty and Care"
document. We
recommend: Woolskin
- the "Sheepskin Shampoo & Woolwash- with Tea Tree Oil" ,
for the cleaning, conditioning and disinfection
of all washable sheepskin and wool-pile products.
To learn more and to order Medical Sheepskin products,
click:
Catalogue. To wash
all outdoor gear; including fine Merino Wool layers, use
Fleece-Tech Xtra. Order by clicking:
FleeceTech
Down-Under Wool has been
the benchmark for quality and service in this industry since 1986.
Located in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we
want to make sure that you receive the products 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
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