|
Australian Medical Sheepskins and
medical sheepskin products have been successful
nursing aids for the prevention of pressure ulcers ( bed sores)
since the early 1960’s. The value and comfort of Australian Medical
Sheepskin products is
derived from the springy 30 mm pile of these specially tanned sheepskins. The high density ( number of fibres per square inch) of
soft, springy resilient wool fibres creates a cushion that
distributes body weight and pressure points over a large area. Each
fibre acts as a "mini-spring" that will deform to a body contour;
particularly at pressure points.
Unlike other fibres, wool can absorb
moisture up to 33%
of its weight; without feeling wet. The wool fibres wick moisture
away from the skin, keeping it dry- an important consideration for
bed sore prevention. The wool pile surface
also reduces friction and skin tearing; making Medical Sheepskins
ideal overlays for people confined to a bed or wheelchair. These
Medical Sheepskin properties provide improved
comfort for the patient and reduction in the primary causes of
bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers:
*
Pressure
*
Friction
*
Moisture
Medical sheepskins of the past have been
used very effectively in the home environment, but were not
generally used in hospitals. This was largely because many patients
were incontinent and sheepskins did not hold up in these
circumstances. Similarly, disinfection was a problem since
sheepskins could only be washed in warm water.
Today, the deficiencies of previously
available medical sheepskins have been resolved. As of 1998, a new
standard of Medical Sheepskin was introduced in Australia. The
CSIRO, in partnership with industry, developed new technologies that
produced the "Australian Medical Sheepskin ( Australian Standard
AS 4480.1 1998)". Our HiTemp UR Australian Medical Sheepskins exceed this
standard.
The Australian
Medical Sheepskin Standard: AS4480.1 1998
This Standard specifies requirements for tanned
sheepskins and lambskins that are used for health care, medical and
institutional uses. They are used to minimize the incidence,
severity and duration of pressure ulcers ( bedsores and decubitus
ulcers) by decreasing friction, pressure and humidity at the
points of contact between the patient and the bed or chair.
Sheepskins that meet or exceed this Standard have
the following properties:
-
well trimmed and
pre-washed
-
homogeneous wool pile of
uniform length and density, well-defined staple and crimp,
straight to light curl in appearance, free from pilling and
vegetable matter. Wool shall not be felted
-
leather is free from
excessive natural fat and grease, free of faults, symmetrical.
Can be further processed to give increased urine resistance and
labelled accordingly. Leather shall not give off any pungent or
rancid odour
-
HiTemp wool colour must be
Medical Green
-
Wool fibre diameter shall
be 26-34 µm and be 25- 30 mm long
-
Flatness- at all times,
the product should lie flat on a horizontal surface with minimum
curling around the edges.
-
HiTemp Medical Sheepskins
must have a minimum shrink temperature of 110 oC and
should not decrease more than 5oC
after 5 wash cycles.
-
Must be
colourfast.
Australian
Medical Sheepskins are now available in 2 Qualities:
These specially selected
very-fine wool sheepskins are chosen because of their very high pile density and
wool characteristics. Australian Medical Sheepskins (AS4480.1
1998) are specially tanned to enable
washing up to 80oC and drying up to 60oC.
These numbers are important for sheepskin and wool disinfection; an
important consideration for clients who already have bed
sores. The letters UR designate that the skin has increased
resistance to urine; making them suitable for incontinent patients.
Sheepskins without this
UR stamp will break down in the presence
of urine. Urine will cause the leather to crack and the wool to
fall out. Use in the bed and wheelchair 24-7,all year; for maximum benefit.
 
HiTemp UR
Australian Medical Sheepskins are FDA approved Medical Devices.
These champagne coloured
sheepskins are of exceptional quality, having a very soft 30mm
dense pile. They have been double chrome tanned to enable
washing in warm water. Use
Woolskin for washing , disinfecting
and conditioning these sheepskins. The M101 is not Urine Resistant(
UR)
and is not recommended for incontinent clients. The Australian
Medical Sheepskin (M101) is
most effective when placed on the bed and in the wheelchair,
24/7- all year.
| Sheepskin Type |
Australian HiTemp UR Medical
Sheepskin: M102 |
Australian Medical Sheepskin:
M101 |
| Price |
US $200.00 |
US $ 150.00 |
| Catalogue # |
M102.....BEST....Exceeds
"Australian Standard AS4480.1 1998" |
M101..Excellent
Quality |
| Special Features |
Machine washable in hot water.
Dry in dryer until nearly dry and then place on
a drying rack; leather side up. HiTemp washability disinfects. Extra
dense pile of premium merino wool. Use 24/7 in both bed and
chair. Used in hospitals for bedsore prevention.
Only sheepskin suitable for incontinent
client use- Urine Resistant. 30mm pile. |
Machine washable in cool water. Spin dry in
washing machine and then dry on a drying rack. Do not use
dryer or place in the sun. Very large sheepskins with
excellent
pile density. Not urine resistant. Good for use in bed and
wheelchair. 30 mm pile. |
| Colour |
Medical Green |
Champagne or Beige |
| Detergent |
Wash in "Woolskin
with Tea Tree Oil" |
Wash in "Woolskin
with Tea Tree Oil" |
| Size |
38 - 42" long x 28 - 30" wide |
Extra Large |
Click
Catalogue for more
information and to order.
Buying a HiTemp
UR Medical Sheepskin means that you have the best available. It will
give lasting bedsore prevention, and can be
laundered safely (
up to 50 times during C.S.I.R.O laundry trials and more than 200
times when washed with
Woolskin)
to achieve the high level of disinfection demanded by hospital
infection control standards.
Disinfection levels and washability
is increased even more with the use of
Woolskin:
Sheepskin Shampoo & Woolwash.
Woolskin conditions the sheepskin
leather with continued use, while cleaning and disinfecting the
wool.
M102: HiTemp UR Australian Medical Sheepskin-
BEST
Down-Under Wool:: 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
|
