ACCELEROMETER AND WIRELESS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

摘要

The present disclosure provides methods and devices for managing health conditions associated with posture. The devices can be configured to monitor patient body angles and alert caregivers when measurements are outside a recommended range for the health condition. The methods and devices can facilitate patient compliance and assist caregivers in adhering to action plans.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
a) contacting a device to an upper body portion of a subject, wherein the device comprises an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a processor, wherein the subject is at elevated risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia; b) detecting by the accelerometer a change in posture of the subject; c) detecting by the gyroscope the change in posture of the subject; and d) calculating by the processor an angle formed by a cross sectional plane of the device and a plane of reference based on the detected change in posture of the subject.