Proceedings of the KIEE Conference (대한전기학회:학술대회논문집)
- 2009.07a
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- Pages.1974_1975
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- 2009
Development of the physical pressure measurement device and orthodontic chair to prevent pressure sores
욕창 예방을 위한 체압 측정 장치 및 교정용 의자 개발
- Kang, Dong-Won (National Rehabilitation Center Research Institute) ;
- Kim, Kyoung-Myoung (National Rehabilitation Center Research Institute) ;
- Jang, Kyung-Bae (National Rehabilitation Center Research Institute)
- Published : 2009.07.14
Abstract
The chairbound, handicapped person often requires a cushion to distribute the supportive forces over the largest area possible in order to reduce the risk of the development of a pressure sore. Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long and can cause serious infections, some of which are life-threatening. When sitting upright, the greatest proportion of body weight is centerd over the ischial tuberosities. So, it is important that comfortable seating and largest distribution of pressure to prevent pressure sores. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop the physical pressure measurement device and orthodontic chair to prevent pressure sores.
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