Smart Beds Designed for Monitoring and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

One of the most common risks for individuals who are bedridden is the development of bedsores (Pressure Ulcers). The number of senior persons who are permanently disabled and semi-impaired is growing as the population ages. The conventional methods used to relieve bed sores tend to focus on the pressure distribution and very minimal focus is provided for therapy. In order to detect patterns of warning signs or pathogens that can be treated early to reduce morbidity and mortality as well as length and expense of hospitalization, it is crucial to continuously monitor the patient’s health while they are in the hospital. Healthcare workers continuously monitor the patient’s vital signs, making it simple and safe to shield the patient from unforeseen threats and to reduce harmful health issues. On the other hand, a major side effect of hospitalization is the impact of pressure ulcers on the bedridden patient as a result of strong shear forces. A pressure ulcer or bedsores is a damage to tissue that has been disturbed or lacks blood flow as a result of prolonged pressure and shear forces, and it can give the patient pain and discomfort. This review focuses on research articles that deals with monitoring as well as treatment of patients inflicted with pressure ulcers. Furthermore, we have also proposed a basic system and methodology that can be followed by others for future research work.