Pressure relief reminder and compliance system
US6030351A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G5/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure relief reminder and compliance system and method to prevent the formation of pressure sores on a person's skin is disclosed. The system comprises sensor which responds according to pressure exerted on the skin; a programmable microcontroller connected to the sensor; means for programming the microcontroller; and indicating means. A programming device operates software to changeably program the microcontroller with certain values of pressure and time, such that the level and duration of pressure on the skin and the duration of the absence of pressure thereon, are compared to the programmed values, is given to the wheelchair user, and the levels and duration of pressure are stored in memory. The programming device also can download from the memory the recorded values for review and analysis by a physician, clinician, therapist or other health professional. The indicators can be an audible alarm, like a beeper or buzzer, or a vibrator. A method for training a person to reduce the incidence of pressure sores occurring due to pressure exerted on the skin for a certain duration is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of determining a specific maximum pressure positio…
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