Competitive Advantages
- Non-contact assessment method avoids possible contamination and infection
- Size and depth of pressure ulcers can be measured without bias from conventional methods
- Compact design of device provides ease-of-use in clinical settings
Summary
Pressure ulcers are wounds of the skin and underlying tissue that typically occur on the hip, sacrum, or coccyx. Impaired blood flow and reduced cellular function causes a breakdown of skin integrity, forming pressure ulcers. Current ruler-based measurement techniques are usually inaccurate due to the ulcer’s irregular shape. Therefore, a more precise measurement technique is needed for proper treatment solutions. A novel software has been developed for use with a 3D camera for the monitoring of pressure ulcers. This system provides more accurate and precise measurements than traditional techniques by utilizing multiple convolutional neural network classifiers. These classifiers segment the wound region to give an accurate measurement. In addition, direct contact with the wound is avoided, reducing the risk of infection due to contamination. This device can provide an effective non-contact measurement method to treat pressure ulcers in clinical settings.
Pressure Ulcer Monitoring Device
System Flow of Pressure Ulcer Monitoring System
Desired Partnerships
- License
- Sponsored Research
- Co-Development