Map pressure
A matrix of 36 conductive columns and 72 rows creates 2,592 pressure-sensing points. The live map and pressure history show where the body is loading the mat.
HOW IT WORKS
How Turnwise works.
The mat measures pressure, temperature, and moisture. A small pod at the foot of the bed reads the sensors and sends a live pressure map to caregivers’ devices.
Check each turn
Turnwise detects when a patient is turned and compares the pressure pattern before and after, checking whether the turn relieved the previously loaded areas.
Alert caregivers
Caregivers receive alerts when repositioning is needed or wetness is detected. Thin temperature and moisture sensors sit within the pad, alongside the pressure-sensing layers.
Tell sliding from turning
Timers follow each body area, not a spot on the mat. If a patient slides or shifts without turning, the same areas stay loaded and the timer keeps running. Sliding down the bed triggers a shear warning.
WHY TURNWISE
More sensing, built for nursing homes.
Continuous pressure mapping already exists, but it is priced and built for hospitals. Many nursing homes still rely on a turning schedule and a paper log, which records that a turn happened, not whether it actually relieved pressure. Turnwise is designed to bring live pressure mapping to the beds that need it most.
| Feature | Turning schedulePaper or EHR log | Hospital pressure mappinge.g. XSENSOR ForeSite IS | TurnwiseIn development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live pressure map | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure-sensing points | None | 1,500+ at 1.25″ spacing | 2,592 at 1″ spacing |
| Checks that a turn relieved pressure | No | Varies by system | Yes, per body area |
| Tells sliding from turning | No | Varies by system | Yes, with shear warning |
| Wetness detection | No | Varies by system | Built in |
| Cost | Staff time | Hospital pricing, quote required | Designed for nursing-home budgets |
Competitor specifications from the ForeSite IS datasheet (over 1,500 pressure cells, 1.25″ resolution, 30″ × 74″ sensing area). Pricing is not publicly listed. Turnwise cost per bed will be published once our full bill of materials is final.