1. A novel approach to treating pressure ulcers
The Under Pressure Pad
A novel approach to treating pressure ulcers
LTU Biomedical– Robert Karas & Corina Malone
UDM Mechanical Engineers– Frank McCloskey, Jacob Dodman, & Robert Lorenz
UDM Nurses – Lydia Jacob, & Victoria Murad

2. Pressure Ulcers are Painful, Inconvenient, and Common
2.5 million people are diagnosed every year.
Can lead to complications.
Infection
Decreased quality of life
Pressure ulcers are painful and inconvenient.
2.5 million people are diagnosed every year.
Pressure ulcers cost hospitals $10 billion every year.
Each pressure ulcer costs the hospital over $40,000.
Pressure ulcers can lead to complications later in treatment.
Stage 3 is irreversible.
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3. There are Ways to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Clean and dry skin
Position changes
Supportive measures
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4. Reduces Risk Factors Associated With Pressure Ulcer Formation
Distributes pressure
Reduces friction
Allows blood circulation
Controls moisture
Can be used on any wheelchair
Our product will improve your health and allow you to keep the independent lifestyle you love.
Our pad is based on the standard wheelchair size, so it can fit on any manual wheelchair.

5. Under Pressure Pad VS Current Approaches
Competitors
More comfortable.
Cost effective
Inflates automatically.
User can control frequency
Customized sequence
Force sensors to ensure safety.
Our cushion is made up of air bladder, rather than pistons 
Our product’s air cushions can be inflated independently.
Air cushions are more comfortable than hard plastic and relieve pressure.
Inflates automatically. The user can also control the frequency of inflation.
Our product is waterproof, which keeps the skin dry.

6. Our Product Will Give You the Independent Lifestyle That You Love
Cost effective
Promotes independence
User friendly
Reduced strain on caretaker
Our product keeps you from going to the hospital for challenges that are preventable.
It also keeps money in your pocket, so you can do more of what you want.

7. The Product Is Being Developed to Sell
Testing
Various demographics
Device design
Patent
Device classification
Estimated cost: $1,000-$1,500
Including the elderly, obese, disabled, and senior living communities.
Compare cost to previous inventions.
The product will cost about $1,000 to $1,500 when we sell it.
We’re planning on hospitals and insurance companies paying for most of the cost.

8. The Under Pressure Pad is the Best Product to Prevent Pressure Ulcers