ForeSite

The ForeSite PT, a patient turn system, allows caregivers to continually monitor persistent body pressures which are a primary cause of decubitus ulcers. This sensor provides the information needed to execute an effective patient turn strategy.

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How it works

The ForeSite PT system comes with a fitted mattress cover that is embedded with thousands of sensor cells that continuously measure a patient's body surface pressures, and a touch screen monitor that displays real-time images of elevated pressures. ForeSite PT software displays pressure markers that clearly identify areas of the body that have been under sustained pressure. The patient turn clock tracks the time since the last reposition, visually notifying the clinician that it's time to adjust a patient's body position.

ForeSite PT Brochure

Case Studies

"Can Pressure Monitoring be an Effective Tool for Pressure Ulcer Prevention?" EPUAP report by Nicci Aylward-Wotton

Continuous Pressure Imaging for Safer and Better Care

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Benefits

Can reduce extended hospital stays caused by pressure ulcers
Provides information staff needs to make informed patient care decisions
Helps to assure compliance with turn guidelines
Continuous pressure monitoring can increase patient confidence in quality of care
Aids in the continuity of care among caregivers
Easy to use, minimal training required
No additional documentation or reporting requirements

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SENSOR
Sensor Array	52 x 118
Sensing Area	30 x 74 inches (762 x 1880 mm)
Sensor Resolution:	0.625 inches (15.875 mm)
Pressure Range:	5 mmHg to 200 mmHg
Pressure Resolution:	1 mmHg

SYSTEM
Risk Management:	EN ISO 14971
Electrical/Mechanical Safety:	IEC/EN 60601-1
Electromagnetic Compatibility:	IEC/EN 60601-1-2
Biocompatibility:	ISO 10993-1

DISPLAY TERMINAL
Display:	11.6 inches LCD
Resolution:	1024 x 600
Touch Screen:	analog resistive
Dimensions:	10.16 x 7.83 x 1.51 inches (258.06 x 198.88 x 38. 35 mm)
Weight:	2.6 lbs (1.8 kg)
Operating Temperature:	32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Relative Humidity:	10 – 95% @104°F ( 40°C) non-condensing
Front Panel Protection:	IP65/NEMA 4 compliant
Input Power:	100 to 250VAC, 47 to 63Hz
Power Consumption:	40W