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Eschar Prevention Device

  • US 20110288444A1
  • Filed: 06/24/2005
  • Published: 11/24/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/24/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for preventing the forming of eschars at the level of a seated or lying person'"'"'s bearing area, comprising:

  • pressure sensors under the bearing area;

    means for comparing each measurement provided by any one of the sensors with at least one threshold value;

    memorization means capable of memorizing all the measurements provided by all the sensors for a first time period from an exceeding of the threshold value by at least one measurement;

    means for processing the memorized measurements capable of determining, once the first time period has elapsed, displacement instructions for the seated or lying person to avoid the forming of eschars;

    a tongue display unit capable of transmitting the displacement instruction to the seated or lying person; and

    actuators operable by the seated or lying person and capable of causing his or her displacement.

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