We are pushing the boundaries of medical research to improve lives
Advancing Medicine through Innovation
We are pushing the boundaries of medical research to improve lives
Ola Display
Cutting-Edge Medical Technology
Ola Display is an R&D company specializing in the development of innovative medical devices, including smart mattresses, wearable electronics, and thin film devices. Our team of experts is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical technology and improving patient care.
Our Expertise
We are working on Smart Mattress to use in ICU
Unmasking the Silent Epidemic: Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers, Critical Healthcare Challenge
1.Hospitals: a.Prevalence: Over 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers annually1. b.Impact: Pressure ulcers are associated with longer hospital stays and increased morbidity and mortality1.
2.Intensive Care Units (ICUs): ● a.Prevalence: A study found that 41% of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) were unavoidable in critical and progressive care units2. b.In the Eastern Mediterranean region, ICU pressure ulcer prevalence is approximately 16.6%3 c.Economic Impact: In the United States, pressure injuries result in substantial costs, exceeding $26.8 billion annually. Additionally, having a hospital-acquired pressure injury leads to a median increase of 4 days in the length of stay.
3.Nursing Homes: a.A study found 26.2% of nursing home residents transferred to hospitals already had pressure ulcers, compared to only 4.8% from other settings4.
Our Expertise
Pressure Ulcers In US Hospitals
Results of the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey
•Pressure injury prevalence in critical care exhibits wide variability ranging from 12% to 32.7% and is cited as the highest among all healthcare settings1.
•
Incidence and risk factors for pressure ulcers
•This study suggests that pressure ulcers of stage 1 or greater will develop in about 4% of patients admitted to a general hospital, and that on any given day, about every 10th hospitalized patient has a pressure ulcer (the difference between these numbers stems from the fact that patients who have long hospital stays2.