Mike Piskie

At Henry Ford Health System’s Medical ICU (Detroit), implementing real-time pressure visualization on 20 ICU beds was associated with a ~94% reduction in institution-related pressure ulcers versus the same months the prior year (16 to 1; 5% to 0.3%). The study reported no technical or safety issues and strong caregiver acceptance. Read Full Article

Real-time pressure mapping in ICUs, geriatric wards, operating rooms, and long-term care consistently showed that visual feedback allowed staff to identify high-risk zones, reposition more effectively, and prevent hospital-acquired pressure ulcers while also supporting wound healing. Read Full Article

At Villa Maria Care Center, Continuous Bedside Pressure Mapping over two months prevented all new pressure ulcers in 15 high-risk residents, supported healing of existing ulcers with no recurrence, and became an integral part of the pressure ulcer prevention program. Read Full Article

At White Oak of Rock Hill, no new pressure ulcers developed in 22 high-risk residents monitored with bedside pressure visualization, while existing ulcers showed 30–76% surface area reduction within 9 weeks Read Full Article

In a 55-bed LTAC facility in North Texas, pressure mapping technology improved nursing practice, reducing average turn delays by 63% and median delays by 56%, thereby lowering risk of tissue damage. Read Full Article

With the use of real-time pressure mapping feedback, student nurses were able to significantly reduce interface pressure compared to repositioning without the system, demonstrating its value in teaching effective pressure ulcer prevention. Read Full Article

This clinical article from American Nurse explains that pressure mapping provides visual, real-time information on pressure distribution, allowing clinicians to see high-pressure areas and verify whether repositioning and support surface interventions are actually relieving pressure, rather than relying solely on skin assessment or patient feedback. Read Full Article