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@article{173313,
        author = {Nishya B and Ranjith Kumar R and Dhiksha R and Manoreetha S M and Joy Sherlin S},
        title = {Smart Pressure Ulcer Prevention System for Hospitalized Patients},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2742-2747},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173313},
        abstract = {The Pressure ulcers and skin damage are common complications faced by patients with limited mobility, particularly those who are bedridden for extended periods. This project presents an automated system designed to enhance patient comfort and prevent skin damage by monitoring sweat levels and dynamically adjusting the bed’s surface to maintain optimal conditions. It integrates a sweat sensor, temperature sensor, and pressure sensors with an PIC16F877A microcontroller, which continuously monitors these parameters and controls the motor driver for bed adjustments. This inflation and deflation process redistributes pressure and facilitates air circulation, reducing the risk of pressure ulcers. The microcontroller collects and processes sensor data locally, enabling real-time adjustments which enhances efficiency and privacy. An LCD display provides updates on the patient's sweat status, allowing caregivers to monitor.The innovative combination of sweat monitoring, air circulation, and real-time pressure adjustment offers a proactive approach to skin health, marking a significant improvement over traditional bed management methods. Traditional prevention methods, such as repositioning patients every two hours and using pressure-redistributing mattresses, often fail due to low caregiver compliance, lack of monitoring, and suboptimal caregiver-to-patient ratios. This approach aims to provide a proactive and efficient method for pressure ulcer prevention, improving patient care and supporting healthcare providers in maintaining adherence to repositioning protocols.},
        keywords = {Pressure Ulcer, Microcontroller, Inflation and Deflation, Sensors},
        month = {February},
        }