New microelectronic device developed to prevent bedsores

Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 15:31 in Health & Medicine

A new microelectronic device will help nursing staff prevent the appearance of bedsores in patients with limited mobility. Monitoring 10 bedridden patients using the microelectronic device MovinSense requires close to 30% of the investment needed to buy 10 mattresses with pressure sensors, which is the current most common method of preventing bedsores.

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