Design and Fabrication of an Automated Medical Bed System for Pressure Ulcers

5 Pages Posted: 12 Feb 2018

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Aruna Singh

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai

Nirvisha Bhopatkar

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai

Cleta Pereira

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai

Date Written: December 21, 2017

Abstract

We have designed and manufactured an Automated Medical Bed; along with an Alternating Pressure Air Mattress, and an Ulcer Manager cover; so as to address the maximum aspects of the pressure ulcer treatment protocol, to achieve rapid, successive healing, and aid in the reduction of overall costs associated with pressure ulcer treatment.

Keywords: Microclimate Management, Pressure, Air Mattress, Overlay, Automation

Suggested Citation

Singh, Aruna and Bhopatkar, Nirvisha and Pereira, Cleta, Design and Fabrication of an Automated Medical Bed System for Pressure Ulcers (December 21, 2017). International Conference on Advances in Thermal Systems, Materials and Design Engineering (ATSMDE2017), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3101414 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3101414

Aruna Singh (Contact Author)

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai ( email )

Premier Automobiles Road
Near Vidyavihar Railway Station, Kurla (w)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070
India

Nirvisha Bhopatkar

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai ( email )

Premier Automobiles Road
Near Vidyavihar Railway Station, Kurla (w)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070
India

Cleta Pereira

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai ( email )

Premier Automobiles Road
Near Vidyavihar Railway Station, Kurla (w)
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400070
India

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