Medical Sheepskins

Medical sheepskins can be an invaluable companion for anyone spending significant amounts of time sitting or lying still, such as those in bed, wheelchair, or chair. A sheepskin provides protection from pressure ulcers (commonly referred to as bedsores), which occur when one remains immobile for too long and does not move enough. By creating a supportive surface that distributes weight evenly across skin layers while simultaneously improving blood flow for optimal circulation to avoid swelling areas of skin, sheepskin offers vital relief against pressure ulcers.

Australian medical sheepskin has the softness to reduce pressure on skin and help prevent bedsores. It provides an economical alternative to more traditional pressure relieving therapies like repositioning or gel overlays and is easier for nursing staff to use than any of these methods.

Down-Under Wool has long specialized in producing high quality Australian medical sheepskin that has been shown to effectively prevent pressure sores since its introduction in the 1960s. Their product is natural and safe, used extensively across hospitals, nursing homes and home care settings alike. Down-Under Wool uses premium grade Australian Merino wool that meets AS4480.1 specifications to produce their premium quality product which allows it to be washed at higher temperatures for decontamination purposes.

As the best method, patients should lie directly on a sheepskin to gain maximum effectiveness of this product. Medical sheepskins can be easily integrated into various medical devices like mattress protectors, wheelchair pads and seat cushions – or simply used as pillows and blankets – or simply cut to meet specific requirements of different patients.

Australian medical sheepskin stands out from regular wool in several key respects: it is more durable and resilient to tears and rips; hypoallergenic; provides good odour control for incontinent patients; can absorb moisture into its fabric structure for comfort while being used long term in beds or wheelchairs; absorbs and releases excess moisture back into the air as moisture evaporates – these qualities make this material perfect for incontinent patients confined for prolonged periods.

Australian medical sheepskin with its dense 30mm pile is designed to help relieve pressure. This is because its soft crimped fibres allow pressure redistribution and help avoid painful pressure points from forming on certain body points such as heels and elbows. Its density also aids with pressure management.

Australian medical sheepskins have been shown to be effective pressure sore prevention strategies in two randomized controlled trials among hospital patients, garnering praise and recommendations from healthcare professionals worldwide. Patient Handling offers an assortment of Australian medical sheepskins such as Shear Comfort’s soft yet supportive XD 1900 medical sheepskin. Tanning allows it to be washed at high temperatures for microbial decontamination while its higher fibre density of 1900gsm means it redistributing pressure even better while remaining durable over time – we stock single and 8-pelt options!