Wearable Preventive Pressure Ulcer System Using Embroidered Textile Electrodes

Engineering Proceedings

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Ghada Elbarbari¹  Wedian Madian¹  Barakat Mahmoud²  Bahira Gabr¹ 

[1] Apparel Design Management and Technology Department, Helwan University;Plastic Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University;Faculty of Applied Arts, October 6 University

关键词: pressure ulcers;    electrical stimulation;    textile electrode;    embroidery;    conductive thread;    adaptive apparel;    patient garment;   

DOI  :  10.3390/engproc2023030017

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Approximately 80 percent of patients with limited mobility experience pressure ulcers (PU). Electrical stimulation (ES) is an effective therapeutic approach for PU prevention and treatment. This study reports the design of a custom-made adaptive garment as a wearable preventive pressure ulcer system by using embroidered textile electrodes to induce electrical stimulation for the gluteal muscles. Eight electrodes were embroidered using a satin stitch on a 100% cotton knitted fabric, only the bobbin was loaded with conductive threads, and cotton/polyester thread was used for the top stitch. An ES-induced protocol of 1:4 s on–off was applied for 3 min, with 17 min rest periods.

【 授权许可】

Unknown