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.
It is not difficult to understand why sores can develop on heels,
the tail-bone and elbows. Here, frail skin
meets the unyielding surface of a bed or chair and the
circulation is impaired. Tissues
are deprived of blood, the skin breaks down and a pressure sore
/ ulcer
develops.
Economical and effective Bedsore & Pressure Sore Prevention and
Treatment is
now possible with the use of Australian HiTemp UR
Medical Sheepskin, Pressure Smart XD 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 economical level of 24/7 protection and
will also improve
the user's sense of well-being and comfort.
HiTemp UR Australian Medical Sheepskins and Pressure
Smart XD products are suitable for use by incontinent
clients - all other sheepskin products break down in the presence
of urine. There are cheaper sheepskins, but they do not have the same pile density,
washability and longevity of use. There
are none better than the Australian Medical Sheepskin
and the HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin is the best of all
sheepskins produced.
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)
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Debilitating bedsores (pressure sores) can be prevented or treated with the
use of Australian Medical Sheepskins,
Pressure Smart XD 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 order 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. Recent studies have calculated
the average cost of treating a bedsore to be $42,500.
Average cost of prevention in a hospital is $200-300.
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
painful and sometimes life threatening 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.
New from Australia- 2009:
New technology has
resulted in the production of Pressure Smart XD
products. All are made from 100% Australian Wool. These
wool products, with a 30mm pile, have a pile density
greater than most sheepskins - up to 1900 g/m2.
It should also be realised that the pile
density of sheepskins vary significantly from one skin
to another. All Pressure Smart XD products have this
extra dense pile.
Pressure Smart XD
products offer:
Pressure Reducing Capability:
Greater cushioning in
pressure sensitive areas such as the tailbone area,
heels, elbows, ankles and buttocks
Shear and Friction Management:
The wool fibres ability
to contour and cushion the body
reduces resistance.
Moisture Management:
Wool absorbs up to 30%
of its weight in water, which means that the skin is
kept dry; moisture is wicked away.
Machine Washable:
Easy care and longevity
without loss of therapeutic action. Machine wash and
dry.
Thermal Control Capabilities:
Warm in winter, cool in
summer.
Natural Odor Prevention:
Wool is naturally
anti-microbial and anti-bacterial.
Down-Under Wool now offers 4 Pressure Smart XD
products from Australia:
Pressure Smart XD Pressure Care
Assist
(M103XD)...the Pressure Smart
equivalent of M103
Pressure Smart XD Cushion-It.
(M105XD).. the Pressure Smart equivalent of
M105
Pressure Smart XD Superior
Overlay
(SC104XD)...the Pressure Smart
equivalent of SC 104
Our
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin
products and Pressure Smart XD
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.
For exclusive Shear Comfort Pressure Care Products
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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)
is usually placed at the bottom of the bed to protect the heels and
ankles; being 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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2.
Superior HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin Pad (SC104):
$510.00
The Superior HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin
Pad provides the ultimate in whole body protection from
bedsores and pressure sores. The best parts of 3 premium grade
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins are sewn together to produce a
machine washable pad- 30" x 60". This makes them large
enough to provide protection from head to toe. This product is
most effective when the skin is in direct contact with the wool.-24/7
Because these premium Merino sheepskins have been tanned for
urine resistance, they are the only sheepskins suitable
for use by incontinent
clients- all others will quickly break down. Down-Under Wool warrants that this product will
maintain its properties for at least 50 washes; provided that
Woolskin- the Sheepskin Shampoo & Conditioner, is used. Woolskin
contains Tea Tree Oil- a natural disinfectant, fungicide and dust mite
killer.
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3.
The HiTemp UR Australian Medical
Sheepskin Underlay (M106): from $585.00
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins,
to fit all bed sizes, are now available from Down-Under Wool. After many requests, we now
have underlays that cover the whole mattress- from Twin to King
size beds.
The HiTemp UR Australian Medical
Sheepskin Underlay is made from
the very best tanned Merino fine-wool lambskin available. They
are Urine Resistant, making them suitable for incontinent
clients and are HiTemp washable- enabling thermal and chemical
disinfection. HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin Underlays are most
effective if you lie directly on the wool. Otherwise, cover with
a fitted sheet.
Held in place with elastic
corner straps, the Medical Sheepskin Underlay will provide the ultimate in
comfort and pressure sore prevention. Provides freedom to move
and protection at the same time. HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin is
approved by the FDA to be a "Pressure Care Product for General
Hospital use."
HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin
Underlays provide protection against
pressure sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers. The HiTemp UR
pile is plush, comforting and effective. And, what's more, they
cover the whole bed. So, movement and protection are
synonymous. Click on
M106 to Order or for more
information. Enjoy FREE
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4.
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 (M126). 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.
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Overnight delivery is available to US and Canadian addresses at extra
cost.
M120( $384) = 2 X M105 + M124 + M126 + 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-pair ( M124 ): plush Medical
Sheepskin under the arms of the client; provide a soft
protective layer.
HiTemp Wheelchair Foot
Plate Covers-pair(M126) 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.
6. Hospital Nursing Fleece Pads
The Hospital
Nursing Fleece offers the benefits of wool in many sizes.
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
Merino wool in Nursing Fleece has all of the properties of
wool, making it so effective. Hospital Nursing Fleece
pads 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 protects 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
and
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 a 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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8. SuperWool Underlays-
T, D, Q and K: 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
SuperWool Underlay. Available in all bed sizes. For more information
and to order, click:
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Australian Medical Sheepskin products from Down-Under Wool
are:
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. For more information click:
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
you!
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