Pressure ulcer prevention

Abstract

Methods and systems for bedsore prevention. In accordance with various embodiments, methods and systems use information available from ECG and / or EMG sensor devices to determine whether a patient hasperformed a qualified movement within a predetermined time period. Upon determining a patient has not performed a qualified movement within the predetermined time period, a notification to that effectmay be communicated to a clinical team member.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for preventing pressure ulcers, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to methods and systems for preventing pressure ulcers using electrocardiogram and electromyography data. Background technique [0002] Pressure ulcers (commonly referred to as "decubitus") are a common problem for patients in medical facilities such as hospitals. Often, patients develop pressure ulcers after sitting or lying in the same position for long periods of time. Pressure ulcers can lead to further complications such as sepsis, local infection, pain, morbidity and mortality. [0003] Pressure ulcers are also associated with high costs. In the United States, for example, the prevalence of pressure ulcers in intensive care settings ranges from 14% to 17%. Pressure ulcer prevention costs between $17 and $98 per patient per day in all types of health care facilities. Prevention of pressure ulcers plays an import...

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However, this may be impractical as it would require new components to be added to the clinic / hospital

There may also be compatibility issues between these devices and existing medical systems

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