Body Pressure Measurement System™ (BPMS) Features

• Powerful and versatile pressure measurement and positioning tool
• Provides accurate and reliable pressure readings enabling you to optimize seating, bedding, cushioning and positioning solutions
• Pinpoints anatomical structures that cause concentrated pressures showing you where the pressure needs to be relieved
• Ensures precise measurement of location and magnitude of peak pressures without altering the support surface characteristics
• Provides the capability to identify pressure related problems more effectively
• Improve documentation and communication with the quantitative results it measures, displays, and records
• Multiple configurations available ― BPMS™ offers the right solution for any size support surface
• Scanning speed of 100 Hz

 

Benefits of Pressure Mapping:

• Reduces the incidence of ulceration, tissue deterioration, and speeds healing of existing pressure sores, ulcers, and wounds
• Scientific selection of cushions and positioning
• Provides tangible, visible biofeedback for the client

Body Pressure Measurement System™ (BPMS) Applications

• Screen for and monitor treatment of pressure sores, ulcers, and wounds
• Identify pressure on high risk areas
• Pre- and post-surgical evaluations
• Assess seating and posture abnormalities
• Evaluate areas of patient discomfort
• Enhance patient satisfaction with support surfaces

Numerous articles have been published regarding body pressure mapping and its applications. Tekscan has compiled a list of these research publications in our Medical Bibliography.

 

BPMS™ Components

A Tekscan system consists of scanning electronics -Evolution^® Handle(s), software, and patented thin-film sensors. Sensor selection dependent on application, learn more about the sensors available on the Sensors tab. The BPMS™ system is configurable based on your application requirements.

Body pressure mapping system used on a mattress

* The Evolution handle connects to the sensor, gathers the data from the sensor, and then processes and send this data to your computer via USB connection.

Components depend on system configuration. Additional items may be included with your system purchase.

 

BPMS™ Pressure Sensor Configurations

BPMS™ is built on a "modular" sensor construct concept. This means you can acquire a system in many ways from one pressure sensor up to eight. This allows you to grow your BPMS as your needs expand, thus protecting your initial investment.

Seating Pressure Sensor Configurations

Sensor Resolution: 1 sensel™/cm² (6.3 sensels/in²)

System Model	Sensor Model(Qty)	Sensing Area	# of Sensing Elements
BE1	5315 (1)	48.87 x 42.67 cm (19.20 x 16.80 in)	2,016
BE1	5350 (1)	41.66 x 38.61 cm (16.40 x 15.20 in)	1,558
BE2	5315 (2)	48.77 x 85.34 cm (19.20 x 33.6 in)	4,032
BE2	5350 (2)	41.66 x 77.22 cm 16.40 x 30.40 in	3,116

Sensor Resolution: 0.5 sensel/cm² (3.0 sensels/in²)

System Model	Sensor Model (Qty)	Sensing Area	# of Sensing Elements
CE1	5330 (1)	47.14 x 47.14 cm (18.56 x 18.56 in)	1,024
CE	5330 (2)	96.85 x 47.14 cm (38.13 x 18.56 in)	2,048

Mattress Pressure Sensor Configurations

Sensor Resolution: 1 sensel/cm² (6.3 sensels/in²)

System Model	Sensor Model (Qty)	Sensing Area	# of Sensing Elements
BE4	5315 (4)	195.07 x 42.67 cm (76.80 x 16.80 in)	8,064
BE8	5315 (8)	195.07 x 85.34 cm (76.80 x 33.60 in)	16,128

Sensor Resolution: 0.3 sensel/cm² (2.2 sensels/in²)

System Model	Sensor Model (Qty)	Sensing Area	# Sensing Elements
BE1	5400N (1)	57.80 x 88.40 cm (22.76 x 34.80 in)	1,768
BE2	5400N (2)	57.80 x 176.80 cm (22.76 x 69.61 in)	3,536
HME2	5400N (2)	57.80 x 176.80 cm (22.76 X 69.61 in)	3,536
HME3	5400N (3)	173.40 x 88.40 cm (68.27 x 34.80 in)	5,304

 

 

 Body Pressure Measurement System™ (BPMS) Software Features

Full Body Pressure Profile

Subject shown lying on a 2-sensor configuration (model #5400N). The high spatial resolution of the sensor allows you to measure and display the high pressure areas (in red) as the subject is lying down (back of head, left scapula, right elbow, lower back, and back of heels).

• Display 2-D and 3-D real-time and recorded data
• Display contact area, average and peak pressures, and Center of Pressure and its trajectory
• View data frame by frame
• Side-by-side comparisons of pre- and post-treatment conditions
• Measure distance between two points (anatomical landmarks or sites)
• Isolate and analyze specific regions
• Import and export subject movie files

All Tekscan software works with current Windows^® based operating systems. To view the complete computer requirements click here.

The software is available in several languages including Spanish, French and German. View software languages available.