Australian Healthcare Sheepskins
Aussie Health care Sheepskins decrease the event of bedsores by as much as 58 per cent!
2003 trial at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
BEDSORES Are usually Thoroughly PREVENTABLE!
Bed sores (AKA pressure sores, pressure wounds and pressure ulcers) are a commonly encountered problem experienced by people who are limited to bed rest or to a motorized wheel chair. Constrained movement because of illness, invalidity or hospitalization creates pressure on the skin at points where your body's weight is supported - normally the lower back, rear, shoulders and heels. This closes the tiny blood vessels near the skin's surface and helps prevent vital nutrients from reaching the skin tissue in the affected area.
The result skin tissue dies and bedsores form. Prevent Bedsores with a Medical Sheepskin
Worryingly, bedsores can develop within hours, of course , if untreated will deteriorate into deep decubitis ulcers, eating through muscle, tendon and even bone!
Seniors are most at an increased risk because their skin is so vulnerable. Persistent rubbing with their knees, elbows or arms next to sheets can be a source of bedsores as could any other friction where the skin and bone move in independent directions.
The Solution to Bed Sores & Pressure Ulcers
Bedsores are Totally Avoidable. All that it takes is for your skin layer to be PROTECTED from unnecessary pressure and friction,and the most suitable PROTECTION SYSTEM AVAILABLE Could be an Aussie MEDICAL SHEEPSKIN RUG!
Medical sheepskin rugs are widely used in hospitals and assisted living facilities throughout Australia. When placed underneath someone or wrapped around them, the ultra-soft wool and specially buffed hide provides a gentle cushion for their skin. The patient's weight is distributed more evenly with a wider area, lowering the risk of bedsores caused by pressure and friction.
Launched in 1997, the Aussie Medical Sheepskin has been a world first in pressure ulcer remedy and pressure ulcer avoidance.
Then, in August 2000, researchers began the world's largest clinical trial on pressure ulcer therapy and stress ulcer prevention using medical sheepskin.
Focusing on bedsores, the trial was performed with the Royal Melbourne Hospital and also the CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology Leather Research Centre, with funding from the National Health Medical Research Council.
The outcome confirmed some great benefits of medical sheepskin in pressure ulcer deterrence and pressure ulcer treatment.
Bedsores start in patients (both young and old) within 4 hours of their being immobilised in bed. Bedsores cost the Australian medicine and health system over A$350 million a year, slowing the recuperation and prolonging the hospital stays of many patients.
Despite the fact that the significance of medical sheepskin in pressure ulcer treatment has been clearly established in the last 60 years, the relatively new HiTemp medical sheepskin, featuring a remarkable long-lasting, washable and hardwearing properties, and longer wool length provides improved pressure relief and support.
Tests show that patients using medical sheepskin for pressure ulcer treatment take advantage of a reduction in pressure in excess of 50%, when compared with a regular bed or mattress cover.
In past times, reference to poor performance in preventing and treating bedsores is associated with the use of synthetic or low density tufted woollen products.
Health care bodies and the general public are unacquainted with the great differences between true health care sheepskin along with other artificial solutions. These great differences relate to cushioning, moisture absorption and friction, and have a remarkable effect on bedsores.
The greatly improved performance and toughness for the HiTemp medical sheepskin (above 50 washes in hot water), along with the benefit to cost ratio has ensured its success to date.
Favourable responses from medical & laundry employees, and patients alike are evidence of the grade of the product and also the effectiveness with which it treats and prevents bedsores.
You'll have a choice of two medical sheepskin types - 'Yellow' & 'Green'.
Amazing Softness- 25mm long premium-grade wool combed 8-times in multiple directions
Practical Comfort - Absorbs about 36% of the dry weight in moisture without becoming damp, keeping you cool in summertime and warm during cold months
Easy Care - Cleanable to 60c / 140 f
Outstanding Durability- Hard-wearing style that may last for a long time
Uncompromising Quality - Only Aussie sheepskins treated because of the finest tanning process are employed
Flexible - the under side of the skin is buffed as many as 10 times to allow a clean and soft finish.
Additionally,our 'Green' sheepskin medical rug offers: -
Higher Temperature Urine & Blood Resistance - Washable to 80c / 176f WITHOUT Damage ---- ('GREEN' ONLY)
Added Comfort and ease -The wool length is 33mm long (exceeding Aussie standards)
These Medical underlay or sheepskins are are approx. 36 - 45" long and 26 - 28" wide.