Spenco Bed Pad

• Silicore is inert, hypoallergenic and radio-translucent.
• It may be washed in any institutional laundry system with standard detergents and dried in commercial dryers.
• It resists staining from body wastes and dries in minutes because of its permanent silicone coating.
• Silicore complies with flammability standards for U.F.A.C Padding Test criteria.
• Superior reduction of skin pressures; absorbs shear forces.
• Breathes for cool comfort.

Pressure Reduction	Silicore Padding will lower pressures at the sacrum and hips of bedridden patients below 25 mm of Hg. Research has shown these pressures to be out of the range of common decubitus ulcers.
Shear Shear Absorption	Shear forces are often a hidden factor in pressure sore formation. The silicone coating on the individual hollow core fibers of Silicore will reduce shear forces and skin friction significantly better than will foam pads, synthetic sheepskins, alternating air pressure pads and other similar products.
Temperature Insulation	Tests show skin temperatures of patients lying on Silicore in warm rooms to be 2°-5°F cooler than with foam or synthetic sheep skin padding, and 6° - 10° cooler than with alternating air pressure pads, rubber sheeting or plastic mattresses. Silicore will also keep patients warm and comfortable in cold, damp environments.
Humidity Build Up	Silicore Padding is highly breathable and will minimize humidity build up from perspiration and urine. Moisture accumulation encountered with water pads, alternating air pressure pads, gel pads and plastic covered mattresses is very detrimental to the skin.
Costs	Silicore Padding will take the hottest and harshest institutional laundry systems and outlast foam paddings and synthetic sheepskin products. Unlike other competitive products, it will not leak, deflate, tear or become mechanically inoperable.

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