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A wireless biomedical instrument for evidence-based tissue wound characterization

Published: 05 October 2010 Publication History

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Patients' skin integrity has long been an issue of concern in nursing homes and hospitals. Overall incidence of pressure ulcers for hospitalized patients is as high as 50%. The estimated cost of treating pressure ulcers ranges from $5,000 to $40,000 for each ulcer, depending on severity. A smart compact capacitive sensing wireless handheld system is presented which measures Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as a mean to detect and monitor early symptoms of ulcer development. The system was successfully verified in trials with 30 volunteers and is currently deployed for clinical trials in four nursing homes.

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  • (2011)A wireless biomedical handheld instrument for evidence-based detection of pressure ulcersProceedings of the 2nd Conference on Wireless Health10.1145/2077546.2077582(1-2)Online publication date: 10-Oct-2011

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WH '10: Wireless Health 2010
October 2010
232 pages
ISBN:9781605589893
DOI:10.1145/1921081

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  • University of California, Los Angeles

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Published: 05 October 2010

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  1. biomedical instrument
  2. pressure ulcer
  3. sub-epidermal moisture
  4. wound characterization

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  • (2023)Review of assistive devices for the prevention of pressure ulcers: an engineering perspectiveDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology10.1080/17483107.2023.220412719:4(1511-1530)Online publication date: 26-Apr-2023
  • (2019)A monitoring sensor-based eHealth image system for pressure ulcer preventionMultimedia Tools and Applications10.1007/s11042-017-4992-378:5(5255-5267)Online publication date: 1-Mar-2019
  • (2011)A wireless biomedical handheld instrument for evidence-based detection of pressure ulcersProceedings of the 2nd Conference on Wireless Health10.1145/2077546.2077582(1-2)Online publication date: 10-Oct-2011

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