Abstract
Pressure sores on the patient's sitting surface are a major problem for patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). We measured the buttock pressure distribution on 5 kinds of wheelchair cushions using the Tekscan pressure measurement system. We calculated total weight, high pressure area, maximum and average pressure to evaluate the function of 5 the cushions. As for pressure distribution, the air cushion is the best of the 5 cushions. In the air cushion, the maximum pressure is influenced by the total weight, contact area and the quantity of air in the cushion.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 219-224 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, IMTC. Part 1 (of 2) - St.Paul, MN, USA Duration: May 18 1998 → May 21 1998 |
Other
| Other | Proceedings of the 1998 IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, IMTC. Part 1 (of 2) |
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| City | St.Paul, MN, USA |
| Period | 5/18/98 → 5/21/98 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering