Adverse condition detection, assessment, and response systems, methods and devices
US9861550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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