Systems, devices and methods for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, bed exits, falls, and other conditions
US10140837B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2203/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems and devices for monitoring patient orientation, direction, altitude and location to determine the need for turns as well as to detect impending or actual bed exits or falls. A patient-worn sensor communicates with at least one host server through a mesh network of relay antennae to provide data representative of various patient characteristics. The sensor comprises one or more of an accelerometer, a magnetometer and an altimeter, along with optional other sensors. Various user interfaces are provided for managing patient care using the information developed by algorithms processed at the server based on data received from the patient sensors.
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