AUTOMATED TURNING SYSTEM FOR AN IMMOBILE PERSON

The present invention particularly is an automated turning system for an immobile person and is aimed to reduce or avoid bedsores. The invention allows for appropriate turning of the immobile person on a regular schedule as well as when the system detects circumstances where pressure sores are likel...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Hauptverfasser: GOH, Yi Xiong, BERRY, Tristan Claude, NAEEM, Jannatul
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext bestellen
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:The present invention particularly is an automated turning system for an immobile person and is aimed to reduce or avoid bedsores. The invention allows for appropriate turning of the immobile person on a regular schedule as well as when the system detects circumstances where pressure sores are likely to occur. The system can be adapted for use with an existing bed or can be manufactured together with a bed.