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Adverse condition detection, assessment, and response systems, methods and devices

US9861550B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2013
Grant dateJan 9, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H10/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method includes receiving an input indicative of at least one factor that contributes to the development of pressure ulcers; determining a risk score as a function of the input; comparing the risk score to a previous risk score; and at least one of activating a therapy configured to reduce the magnitude of the factor and notifying a caregiver if the risk score is greater than the previous risk score.

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