Pressure sores or ulcers ( commonly
known as Bed Sores or decubitus ulcers)
continue to challenge the health professional.
Pressure ulcers occur too frequently when
one considers that they can usually be avoided.
Pressure relieving devices can protect the
skin from the effects of pressure, friction
and moisture. Medical sheepskins are
one of the best and cost effective devices
available for the prevention of pressure
sores. They provide excellent protection
when placed under the back, calves and heels.
The new HiTemp
Urine Resistant Australian Medical Sheepskin
confers all of the above benefits and can
be washed at 80oC, to disinfect
it. When washed with Woolskin,
both thermal and chemical disinfection
occurs.
The dense 30mm wool pile of HiTemp Urine
Resistant Medical Sheepskins provides
an interface between the patient and the bed
that reduces pressure, friction and moisture-
the primary causes of pressure sores. 
M102
HiTemp Urine Resistant Medical Sheepskin
Not only do HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins give
pressure relief, they are extremely comfortable; contributing
greatly to the well being of the patient.
Using HiTemp UR
Medical Sheepskins ( AS
4480.1) for maximum benefits:
1. Place the sheepskin directly on the sheet,
drawsheet or seat with the wool facing up.
2. Place the patient so that there is direct
contact between the wool and the skin.
3. Prolonged use will compact the wool pile.
For maximum benefit, the sheepskin should
be removed and shaken to restore the pile.
Launder in woolskin as needed. This will restore
the pile and disinfect the wool. Comb with
a coarse toothed plastic hair brush to revitalise
the pile.
HiTemp Urine Resistant Medical Sheepskin
is also used in the production of
the Sheepskin Even Pressure Boot ( M171).
This elegant boot assures a comfortable
fit for all feet. The foot is placed
on the sheepskin sole and the sides and back
then wrap the foot in the high density woollen
fleece. Being completely adjustable,
all feet can be fitted perfectly. Can
be washed in Woolskin
 Wool is also used
for sensitive foot care. Footcare Lambswool- L101 is
used to wrap toes to reduce pressure against
corns and injuries. This soft, washable lambswool
rope is also used to pack ballet shoes.
Sheepskin is used extensively where
pressure reduction is needed. See our
Catalogue
for pressure reduction products
.
Wool-pile, a cheaper alternative to
sheepskin, has a number of advantages. You
get the benefits of wool, but are not
restricted by the size of the sheep. Machine
Washable wool-pile is easy to wash and
dries quickly in the dryer . See our Catalogue for other
wool-pile products.
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