Pressure measurement/mapping system, anatomical

Pressure measurement and mapping systems are electronic evaluative devices that use arrays of pressure sensors to measure and display the actual pressure between an anatomical surface and supporting media, providing a map of applied pressure distribution. These systems are used in medical contexts for patients on support surfaces such as beds, wheelchairs, and cushions, with the pressure information assisting prescribers and carers in redistributing or evening out peak pressure points to reduce risk of injury.