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Australian HiTemp  UR  Medical Sheepskin Research:

. .the "top  of the line" of all  Australian Medical Sheepskins.

                     HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin on Hospital bed

Melbourne Sheepskin Testimonial

 

Clinical Evaluation of Australian Medical Sheepskin: 

BES Rehab Ltd

The Medical Equipment Centre, in conjunction with the Medical Physics  Department, have been involved with the evaluation of the above medical  sheepskins. This has involved laboratory testing followed by clinical evaluation within the ward situation.

The sheepskins have been used by a small number of patients who did not tolerate an alternating pressure system, which is our standard equipment for high risk patients or those with pressure ulcers. The patients involved in the evaluation either found the alternating pressure systems uncomfortable or else were deemed to be too light weight to benefit from an alternating pressure.

All the patients found the sheepskins to be very comfortable. From the nurses point of view, they considered the sheepskins beneficial in terms of pressure, friction and shear relief. Laundering has always presented problems with traditional sheepskins, resulting in a very short life expectancy. This has not been the case with the Australian Medical Sheepskin which can tolerate laundering at high temperatures and yet still maintain its form and shape.

We are currently planning further studies with these sheepskins as we consider they have a role both within the hospital and community setting.

Cheryl E Dunford, RGN, MSc
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability
Salisbury Health Care NHS Trust
October 1999

Pressure Reduction with Cushion-It Wheelchair Covers and Pressure Care Boots:



 

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