This paper presents, for the first time, the design and implementation of a wirelessly controlled therapeutic wearable for the prevention of pressure ulcers. As a replacement to conventional methods ...

In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), preterm infants lie down immobile for long hours in a particular position, which makes them susceptible to develop pressure ulcers (PUs). These are developed ...

Assessment includes use of the Braden, Gosnell, Norton, or Waterlow Scales for pressure ulcers and the Payne-Martin classification for skin tears.

Stage II pressure ulcers involve a partial thickness loss of the dermis and exhibit skin breakdown, abrasions, blisters, shallow craters, edema, drainage, and possibly infection.

Consequently, no affordable alternating-pressure solutions have been created for both homecare and hospital use that consistently and decisively prevent pressure ulcers for all individuals.