Sheepskin Medical Bed Pad Double Pelt For prevention of bed sores and promoting better health Start Price USD 169.00 Current Price USD 169.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, May 12, 2008 End Time Thursday, May 22, 2008 Location Boulder City, NV See more about 'Sheepskin Medical Bed Pad Double Pelt ' Description NEW DOUBLE PELT MEDICAL GRADE BED PAD LARGE Machine Washable  - Fleece Length 1" - 1 1/2"   Avg Length 68" Comes with washing and care instructions   Medical Sheepskins and medical sheepskin products have been successful nursing aids for the prevention of pressure ulcers (bed sores) since the early 1960’s. The value and comfort of Australian Medical Sheepskin products is derived from the springy 30 mm pile of these specially tanned sheepskins. The high density (number of fibers per square inch) of soft, springy resilient wool fibers creates a cushion that distributes body weight and pressure points over a large area. Each fiber acts as a "mini-spring" that will deform to a body contour; particularly at pressure points. Unlike other fibers, wool can absorb moisture up to 33% of its weight; without feeling wet. The wool fibers wick moisture away from the skin, keeping it dry- an important consideration for bed sore prevention. The wool pile surface also reduces friction and skin tearing; making Medical Sheepskins ideal overlays for people confined to bed or wheelchair. These Medical Sheepskin properties provide improved comfort for the patient and reduction in the primary causes of bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers. Medical Sheepskins of the past have been used very effectively in the home environment, but were not generally used in hospitals. This was largely because many patients were incontinent and sheepskins did not hold up in these circumstances. Similarly, disinfection was a problem since sheepskins could only be washed in warm water. Today, the deficiencies of previously available medical sheepskins have been solved. As of 1998, a new standard of Medical Sheepskin was introduced in Australia. The CSIRO, in partnership with industry, developed new technologies that produced the Medical Sheepskin. Please e-mail us for any questions at seatcovers@embarq.com that you may have. Alpaca Pete's has been selling the highest quality sheepskin products for over 30 years. Place a Bid!