System and method of pressure mapping and 3-d subject repositioning for preventing pressure wounds

A method for processing pressure wound prevention system measurements comprising:

• providing a pressure wound prevention system configured to detect pressure and orientation;
• providing at least one pressure-detection surface comprising a plurality of pressure sensors configured to detect pressure distribution and at least one orientation sensor configured to detect angle indication;
• identifying surface sections of said pressure-detection surface;
• receiving pressure data from said pressure sensors for each surface section;
• receiving orientation data from said orientation sensor for each surface section;
• and
• presenting a notification indication to a caregiver.

A pressure wound prevention system operable to prompt at least one caregiver to reposition a subject at risk of developing a pressure wound, said system comprising:

• at least one pressure-detection surface comprising a plurality of pressure sensors configured to monitor pressure exerted upon said subject;
• at least one processor operable to interpret and analyze data from said sensors;
• at least one data storage unit operable to store said data from said sensors and said processor;
• at least one notification mechanism in communication with said at least one processor, said notification mechanism operable to initiate at least one repositioning alert ;
• a power supply unit operable to provide operational power;
• a data recording manager in communication with said at least one data storage unit and said at least one processor and operable to manage data collection;
• a communication unit operable to provide access to said data;
• and
• at least one display unit configured to present said repositioning alert.

A method for processing pressure wound prevention system measurements comprising:

• providing a pressure wound prevention system configured to detect pressure;
• providing at least one pressure-detection surface comprising a plurality of pressure sensors configured to detect pressure distribution;
• identifying surface sections of said pressure-detection surface;
• receiving pressure data from said pressure sensors for each surface section;
• storing data records in at least one data storage unit according to a recordation schedule;
• and
• presenting a notification indication to a caregiver wherein said notification indication comprises a three dimensional indication of lateral tilt values.