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，当应该执行压力释放时为用户提供反馈。如果使用者没有或不能进行充分的压力释放，该装置使用电刺激来产生肌肉收缩，并产生压力分布的变化。压力分布的这种变化将允许血液向关注的区域灌流。该装置还将用于监测和记录在两个位置出现的压力，通常坐骨结节是最令人担忧的点，持续数月。通过临床试验，该计划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防止压疮的形成。最终目标是减少压疮和相关并发症的发生，包括溃疡感染、活动能力丧失和生产力下降。 建议的商业应用： 该设备的主要目标是不能或不能执行常规减压程序的脊髓损伤患者。同样因骨折、手术恢复或年老而坐轮椅的非脊髓损伤患者也可以受益于该设备，该设备还可以进行轻微修改，以提供运动刺激，以增加任何肌肉萎缩患者的肌肉质量和组织完整性。

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.