Evaluating Pressure Ulcer Development in Wheelchair-Bound Population Using Sitting Posture Identification

Evaluating Pressure Ulcer Development in Wheelchair-Bound Population Using Sitting Posture Identification

Pressure ulcers are a common complication among wheelchair-bound population. They are resulted from prolonged exposure to high pressure, which restricts blood flow and leads to tissue necrosis. In this work, a continuous pressure monitoring system is developed for pressure ulcer prevention. The system consists of 64 pressure sensors on a 40 × 50 cm sheet. Real time pressure data and correspondi...

Design and Evaluation of a Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Introduction Pressure ulcers are tissue damages resulting from blood flow restriction, which occurs when the tissue is exposed to high pressure for a long period of time. These painful sores are common in patients and elderly, who spend extended periods of time in bed or wheelchair. In this study, a continuous pressure and temperature monitoring system was developed for pressure ulcer preventio...

Phase Identification of Sitting Pivot Wheelchair Transfers

INTRODUCTION The ability to perform sitting pivot transfers (SPTs’) amongst people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a crucial factor in the maintenance of an independent and high functioning lifestyle [1]. This high reliance on the upper arms to lift and support the weight of the body throughout the transfer is partially responsible for the high prevalence of shoulder pain [2]. In order to obta...

Determination of the venous pressure in the sitting posture.

design and evaluation of a pressure and temperature monitoring system for pressure ulcer prevention

introduction pressure ulcers are tissue damages resulting from blood flow restriction, which occurs when the tissue is exposed to high pressure for a long period of time. these painful sores are common in patients and elderly, who spend extended periods of time in bed or wheelchair. in this study, a continuous pressure and temperature monitoring system was developed for pressure ulcer preventio...