What is the BPMS™?

The Body Pressure Measurement System (BPMS™) is a powerful and versatile pressure measurement and positioning tool. It provides accurate and reliable pressure readings, enabling clinicians and researchers to optimize seating, bedding, cushioning, and positioning solutions. The ultra-thin and flexible pressure mapping matrix pinpoints anatomical structures that cause concentrated pressures, showing the user where pressure needs to be relieved.

BPMS Features & Benefits

  • Captures precise measurement of location and magnitude of peak pressures without altering the support surface characteristics
  • Objective data to help reduce the incidence of ulceration, tissue deterioration, and speed healing of existing pressure sores, ulcers, and wounds
  • Aides in the scientific selection of cushions and positioning
  • Provides tangible, visible biofeedback for the client
  • Helps improve documentation and communication with the quantitative results
  • Multiple configurations available - BPMS offers the right solution for any size support surface
  • Scanning speed up to 100 Hz

BPMS Medical Sensor 5315BPMS Medical Sensor 5315

BPMS uses

BPMS is Used by Clinicians and Researchers to:
  • Screen for and monitor treatment of pressure sores, ulcers, and wounds
  • Identify pressure on high-risk areas
  • Evaluation pre- and post-surgical procedures
  • Assess seating and posture abnormalities
  • Evaluate areas of patient discomfort
  • Enhance patient satisfaction with support surfaces

View our bibliography to see the broad depth of applications for the BPMS.

Bibliography

BPMS Components

Tekscan systems consist of scanning electronics - Evolution™ Handle(s), software, and patented thin-film sensors.  The BPMS system is configurable, based on your application requirements.

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

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

Example scan from the BPMSExample scan from the BPMS

Sensors

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.

Click the Icons Below to Toggle Between Seating and Mattress Sensor Options

Seating Configurations
Mattress Configurations

Seating Pressure Sensor Configurations

High Resolution (1 Sensel/cm2 (6.3 Sensels/in2))

System Model

Sensor Model (Qty)

Sensing Area

# of Sensing Elements
BCE5315-1 5315 (1) 48.87 x 42.67 cm
(19.20 x 16.80 in)		 2,016
BCE5350-1 5350 (1) 41.66 x 38.61 cm
(16.40 x 15.20 in)		 1,558
BCE5315-2 5315 (2) 48.77 x 85.34 cm
(19.20 x 33.6 in)		 4,032
BCE5350-2 5350 (2) 41.66 x 77.22 cm
16.40 x 30.40 in		 3,116

Low Resolution (0.5 Sensel/cm2 (3.0 Sensels/in2))

System Model

Sensor Model (Qty)

Sensing Area

# of Sensing Elements
BCE5330-1 5330 (1) 47.14 x 47.14 cm
(18.56 x 18.56 in)		 1,024
BCE5330-2 5330 (2) 96.85 x 47.14 cm
(38.13 x 18.56 in)		 2,048

Mattress Pressure Sensor Configurations

High Resolution (1 Sensel/cm2 (6.3 Sensels/in2))

System Model

Sensor Model (Qty)

Sensing Area

# of Sensing Elements
BCE4 5315 (4) 195.07 x 42.67 cm
(76.80 x 16.80 in)		 8,064
BCE8 5315 (8) 195.07 x 85.34 cm
(76.80 x 33.60 in)		 16,128

Low Resolution (0.3 Sensel/cm2 (2.2 Sensels/in2))

System Model

Sensor Model (Qty)

Sensing Area

# of Sensing Elements
BCE5400-1 5400N (1) 57.80 x 88.40 cm
(22.76 x 34.80 in)		 1,768
BCE5400-2 5400N (2) 57.80 x 176.80 cm
(22.76 x 69.61 in)		 3,536