Mushahwar, Vivian,Isaacson, Glen,Ahmetovic, Alisa,Sommer, Ryan
申请号：
AU2013214646
公开号：
AU2013214646A1
申请日:
2013.01.31
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2014
代理人:
摘要：
An apparatus and method of using same for preventing pressure ulcers is provided. More specifically, the present apparatus and method may be used in individuals having compromised mobility and/or lack of sensation to prevent pressure ulcers by electrically stimulating pressure loaded or compressed muscles, hi one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a garment which may cover the indiviuals upper or lower body and may comprise a sheet or mattress cover. Said garment may include an opening or mesh portion onto which electrodes are affixed and through which the electrodes act for stimulating the loaded muscles, to effect contraction thereof, and to redistribute pressure of the loaded muscles and increase oxygenation.
