Australian Health Sheepskins cut down the prevalence of bedsores by just about 58 %!
2003 trial in the Royal Melbourne Hospital
BEDSORES ARE Thoroughly Avoidable!
Bed sores (AKA pressure sores, pressure wounds and pressure ulcers) are a commonly encountered problem experienced by people who are confined to bed rest or a wheelchair. Reduced movement as a consequence of illness, invalidity or hospitalization creates pressure on the skin at points where the body’s weight is supported – normally the lower back, butt, shoulders and heels. This closes the tiny arteries and at 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, when untreated will deteriorate into deep decubitis ulcers, eating through muscle, tendon and even bone!
Older people are most at risk because their skin is indeed fragile. Persistent rubbing of their knees, elbows or arms next to bed linen can also be a source of bedsores as could any other friction where skin and bone move in independent directions.
The Solution to Bed Sores & Pressure Ulcers
Bedsores are Absolutely Avoidable. All that it needs is for your skin layer being PROTECTED from unnecessary pressure and friction,and the right PROTECTION SYSTEM AVAILABLE Happens to be an Australian MEDICAL SHEEPSKIN RUG!
Medical sheepskin rugs are popular in hospitals and rest homes throughout Australia. When placed underneath someone or wrapped around them, the ultra-soft wool and specially buffed hide provides a gentle cushion for his or her skin. The patient’s weight is distributed more evenly with a wider area, lowering the chance of bedsores caused by pressure and friction.
Launched in 1997, the Aussie Medical Sheepskin has been a world first in pressure ulcer treatment solutions and pressure ulcer deterrence.
Then, in August 2000, researchers began the world’s largest clinical trial on pressure ulcer treatment method and pressure ulcer prevention using medical sheepskin.
Concentrating on bedsores, the trial was performed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital and also CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology Leather Research Centre, with funding from the National Health Medical Research Council.
The results confirmed some great benefits of medical sheepskin in pressure ulcer avoidance and pressure ulcer treatment.
Bedsores will start in patients (both young and old) within 4 hours of their being immobilised in bed. Bedsores cost the Australian healthcare system over A$350 million a year, slowing the recuperation and prolonging the medical center stays of numerous patients.
Though the beauty of medical sheepskin in pressure ulcer treatment is clearly established over the past 60 years, the relatively new HiTemp medical sheepskin, with its remarkable long-lasting, washable and hardwearing properties, and longer wool length provides improved pressure relief and support.
Tests demonstrate that sufferers using medical sheepskin for pressure ulcer treatment take advantage of a decrease in pressure greater than 50%, as compared to a typical bed or bed cover.
During days gone by, 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 average user are unacquainted with the great differences between genuine health care sheepskin along with man made solutions. These great differences relate to cushioning, moisture absorption and friction, and have a remarkable effect on bedsores.
The greatly improved performance and durability of the HiTemp medical sheepskin (above 50 washes in hot water), combined with benefit to cost ratio has ensured its success currently.
Favourable responses from caregiving & washing employees, and persons alike are testament to the grade of the product plus the effectiveness with which it treats and prevents bedsores.
You will get a choice of two medical sheepskin types – ‘Yellow’ & ‘Green’.
Incredible 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 wet, keeping you cool in summer months and warm during winter weather
Quick Care – Cleanable to 60c / 140 f
Outstanding Durability- Hard-wearing style which will last for years and years
Uncompromising Quality – Only Australian sheepskins treated by the finest tanning process are employed
Flexible – the under side of the skin is buffed as many as 10 times to provide a clean and soft finish.
On top of that,our ‘Green’ sheepskin medical rug offers: -
High Temperature Urine & Blood Resistance – Washable to 80c / 176f WITHOUT Damage —- (’GREEN’ ONLY)
Added Warmth -The wool length is 33mm long (exceeding Aussie standards)
These Professional medical underlays or sheepskins are are approx. 36 – 45″ long and 26 – 28″ wide.
