Judy D, Brooks B, Fennie K, Lyder C, Burton C, et al.
Advances in skin & wound care. Date of publication 2011 Jan 1;volume 24(1):18-24.
1. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2011 Jan;24(1):18-24. doi:
10.1097/01.ASW.0000392925.83594.50.
Improving the detection of pressure ulcers using the TMI ImageMed system.
Judy D(1), Brooks B, Fennie K, Lyder C, Burton C.
Author information:
(1)Largo Medical Center, Florida, USA
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate a novel infrared imaging device
coupled with an intelligent software interface that may provide a more objective
means of identifying anatomical sites at risk for pressure ulcer (PrU)
development as compared with the Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk.
DESIGN: Repeated-measures design.
SETTING: Duke University Medical Center.
PARTICIPANTS: One hundred patients admitted to a medical unit at risk for PrUs.
MAIN RESULTS: Only 5 participants developed early stage PrUs (Stages I and II).
However, the infrared imaging device not only predicted all 5 participants to be
at risk, but also predicted the anatomical location where the ulcer would
develop. The Braden Scale correctly identified 3 of 5 participants who developed
PrUs. It was also determined that a temperature variance of 1.5° C was able to
accurately predict PrU development.
CONCLUSION: Infrared imaging using intelligent software may become a promising,
objective method for identifying incipient PrUs and provide clinicians with
specific anatomical locations for increased preventive interventions.
DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000392925.83594.50
PMID: 21173587 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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