Automated Pressure Detection and Relief Stimulation

描述（由申请人提供）：自动压力检测和释放刺激系统是一种便携式设备，当需要进行压力释放时，可以向用户提供反馈。如果使用者没有或不能执行适当的压力释放，该装置使用电刺激产生肌肉收缩并产生压力剖面的变化。这种压力分布的变化将允许血液流向相关区域。该装置还将用于监测和记录几个月来出现在两个位置的压力，通常坐骨结节是最值得关注的点。通过临床试验，这个项目的目标是证明这种自动压力检测和缓解刺激系统将有助于预防压疮的形成。最终目标是减少压疮的发生和相关并发症的悲剧，包括溃疡感染，活动能力丧失和生产力下降。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Automated Pressure Detection and Relief Stimulation system is a portable device that provides users with feedback when a pressure relief should be performed. If the user does not or can not perform an adequate pressure relief, the unit uses electrical stimulation to produce muscle contraction and produce a change in the pressure profile. This change in pressure profile will allow the blood to perfuse to the areas of concern. This unit will also be used to monitor and record the pressure, over the course of many months, present in two locations, typically the ischial tuberosites are the points of most concern. Through clinical trials, the goal of this program is to prove that this automated pressure detection and relief stimulation system will help prevent pressure ulcer formation. The ultimate goal is to reduce the occurence of pressure ulcers and the tragedy of associated complications, including infection of the ulcer, loss of mobility and decreased productivity. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: The primary target for this device is for spinal cord injured patients who can not or do not perform their regular pressure relief routine. Non-spinal cord injured patients who are also wheel-chair bound due to broken bones, surgical recovery or old age can also benefit from this device, This device can also be slightly modified to provide exercise stimulation to increase muscle mass and tissue integrity in any patient suffering from muscle atrophy.