Mattress monitors body pressure/motion to prevent bedsores
TOKYO — Molten Corp will release an air mattress that can measure the body pressure and motion of a patient lying on it with sensors.
The mattress, Leios (MLES80), features (1) “body pressure control” function, which adjusts the internal pressure of its air cells to optimize body pressure based on measured data, and (2) “body position control” function, which adjusts the position and orientation of each body part. The product is targeted at patients under intensive care because it can automatically prevent bedsores.
Molten is a company that deals with body pressure dispersing air mattresses designed for preventing bedsores for medical and nursing purposes.
The Leios is equipped with sensors that can measure the entire body. A measured body pressure is displayed in color in real time. Body motions are recorded as horizontal and vertical movements and displayed as a 24-hour time-series graph (body motion log). Based on those data, a biological rhythm (e.g. sleeping, awakening and getting out of bed) can be observed.
The Leios measures 80 (W) x 193 (L) x 17 (H) and weighs 15kg. It comes with a monitor that also functions as a controller. It can be combined with an electric bed. It is categorized as a general medical device. Though there is no manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the product, it is expected to be sold at about ¥800,000.
Molten has been engaged in a joint research with Sanada Laboratory, the Division of Health Sciences and Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, since October 2010. And the Leios is the first product developed based on part of the research results.
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