Fig. 1: Wireless, skin-integrated pressure monitoring system to help prevent pressure ulcers.

A Schematic illustrations of general locations of pressure ulcer generation and the skin-integrated pressure monitoring devices on the sacrum and heel. B, C Schematic illustrations of an exploded view of skin-integrated pressure monitoring devices for sacrum and heel. D A satellite unit provides alerts of the risk of pressure ulcers by vibration and light emission. E Use scenarios of a pressure monitoring and alerting system to prevent ulcer generation in various hospital settings.