Sheepskin leather gifts
in McCall ID are not only practical for presenting your friends and family with
beautiful, lasting presents, but also to take care of your loved ones that need
special care. Long term care patients or people with acute or chronic injuries
require padding to combat decubitus ulcers, otherwise known as bedsores or
pressure sores. For loved ones that can’t move on their own or that have an
injury that requires immobilization, sheepskin pads can protect delicate skin
from pressure that causes pressure sores by cushioning areas where bones
protrude and create internal pressure beneath the surface of the skin. This causes
the living tissue to die, which creates the pressure sore and patches of rotten
skin. These painful sores are preventable with regular position changes and the
use of padding, such as sheepskin medical pads. Below are a few different types
of medical sheepskin pads that you can get to care for injured or chronically
ill friends and family members…read on!
Wheelchair Pads
If your loved one must
use a wheelchair for any length of time, their hips and buttocks are at risk
for pressure sores. Most wheelchairs are designed to be folded for easy
storage, and the design requires no padding for the seat to facilitate this
folding feature. As a result, most wheelchairs are incredibly uncomfortable,
and usually have metal supports that can sit right below hip bones, causing the
skin to break down much faster. Sheepskin leather pads cushion your loved one’s
pelvis and spine, protecting skin from the damaging effects of metal braces and
the immobility that can lead to painful pressure sores.
Medical Rugs
For a loved one that is
confined to bed or must stay laying down most of the time, a sheepskin leather
rug designed and fitted for a bed is an ideal choice to prevent skin
deterioration and pressure sores. The extra padding beneath your friend or
family member will cushion at risk areas of the body, such as elbows, hips,
spine, heels and shoulder blades. While padding helps to reduce the incidence
of decubitus ulcers, your loved one should be repositioned regularly on the
sheepskin leather rug to relieve pressure from one vulnerable area and shift it
to a different part of the body, when possible. These convenient rugs are also
able to be cleaned easily, keep your loved one warm in winter and cooler in the
summertime.
Crutch Covers
Anyone who has had to be
on crutches for an acute injury can tell you how painful these assistive
devices can be after an extended period of time. Without pads, the supports
bite into underarms, causing tenderness and sometimes become a deterrent for
moving. Sheepskin leather pads designed to cover crutches will help cushion
underarms and keep an injured friend or family member as comfortable as
possible during their recovery.
For more information
about sheepskin leather gifts in McCall ID and the medical applications for
sheepskin leather, call 208-634-4030 or click on the provided link.