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Australian
MEDICAL SHEEPSKIN:
Medical sheepskins have been successful
nursing aids for the prevention of pressure ulcers ( bed sores)
since the early 1960’s. The value and comfort of these products is
derived from the springy pile of specially tanned sheepskins and
lambskins. 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 can deform to a body contour.
The wool fibres are able to absorb 33%
of their weight of moisture without feeling wet. The pile surface
also reduces friction with skin. These properties result in improved
comfort for the patient and reduction in the primary causes of
pressure ulcers (bed sores); namely:
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Pressure
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Friction
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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.
At last the deficiencies of previously
available medical sheepskins have been solved. 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)
Australian
Medical Sheepskins now available in 2 Qualities:
1.
HiTemp UR Australian Medical Sheepskins:(
M102) - Highest Quality
available anywhere: BEST
These specially selected
sheepskins are chosen because of their very high pile density and
wool characteristics. They have been 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 use with 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 designation will break down in the presence
of urine- urine will cause the leather to crack and the wool will
fall out. Use in the bed and wheelchair 24-7; for maximum benefit.
2.
Australian Medical Sheepskins
(M101)
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Excellent Quality
These champagne coloured
sheepskins are of exceptional quality, having a very soft 30 mm
dense pile. They have been double chrome tanned so that they can be
washed in warm water. Use Woolskin for washing , disinfecting
and conditioning these sheepskins. The M101 is not Urine Resistant
and is not recommended for clients who are incontinent. The M101 is
most effective when placed on the bed and in the wheelchair.
Click
Catalogue for more
information and to order.
As a result of purchasing a HiTemp
UR Medical Sheepskin, you can be assured that your sheepskin 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 and Woolwash.
Woolskin conditions the sheepskin
leather with continued use, while cleaning and disinfecting the
wool.
M102:
HiTemp UR Australian Medical Sheepskin
Benchmark for quality and 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
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295 - 3816
Send
mail to:
sales@medicalsheepskins.com
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