VA and GE Collaborate on Device to Evaluate Bedsores
From: Medical Design Briefs - 06/01/2015

Using multi-sensing probe, bedsores may be prevented.

A multi-disciplinary team of scientists at GE Global Research, the technology
development arm for GE, have combined a wide range of sensing and analytical
capabilities, including motion analysis, thermal profiling, image
classification / segmentation, 3D object reconstruction, and vapor detection
into a single, hand-held medical sensing device to assess and monitor the
progression of pressure ulcers, or bed sores. The device, developed in
conjunction with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Center for
Innovation, is aimed at eliminating pressure ulcers from forming during
hospital stays.

The probe integrates multiple sensing capabilities with analytics and user
support features to more acutely measure pressure ulcer formation or to
determine if a formed ulcer is healing.

Read the entire article at:
http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/component/content/article/mdb/tech-briefs/22220

Links:
GE Scientists Develop Multi-sensing Handheld Probe to Assess and Prevent
  Pressure Ulcer Formation During Hospital Stays
http://www.geglobalresearch.com/news/press-releases/ge-scientists-develop-multi-sensing-handheld-probe-to-assess-and-prevent-pressure-ulcer-formation-during-hospital-stays

Center for Innovation
http://www.innovation.va.gov

Groundbreaking device being tested by VA may put end to pressure ulcers
http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/18274/groundbreaking-device-being-tested-by-va-may-put-end-to-pressure-ulcers