iShear
Measuring Total Shear Force
iShear is world’s first tool to measure total shear force in the seat of a wheelchair. It is placed under the cushion and communicates the results to a free to download app through a bluetooth connection.
The total shear force (TSF) in the seat plane measured by the iShear is the anterior-posterior force parallel to the seat plane. It’s measured between the cushion and the seat base interface.
Sliding is a huge clinical problem but difficult to quantify. Until now! This smart device measures Total Shear Force, helping you evaluate the positioning of a person in a seating system.
Designed and Manufactured in The Netherlands
PRICE ON APPLICATION
Why measure TSF?
The occurrence of TSF may indicate that a person sitting in a wheelchair will slide over time. The higher the TSF, the more likely this is. Measuring magnitudes of TSF when setting up or adjusting a wheelchair can help minimize the risk of sliding.
Measure over time
Sliding often occurs hours or days after a wheelchair setup. You can set the iShear up to record over time if required for up to 8hr. You can monitor on the app how the cushion setup is performing.
Comparing wheelchair set-ups
You can easily monitor and compare the occurring TSF while adjusting or selecting a back-support system, back recline angles, seat angles, tilt in space, foot supports, different seat surfaces, secondary positioning systems, seating accessories etc.
Reduce Pressure Risk
Reducing shear stress forms an important part of reducing a patient’s overall risk of pressure injury development. Shear reduction guidelines are included in the recent guidelines produced by the NPUAP < https://npuap.org/page/2014Guidelines> and EPUAP <http://www.epuap.org/pu-guidelines/>.
iShear app
- Real-time measurements
- Save, export and share measurements
- Log over a period of time
- Compare multiple measurements
- Choose force unit: Kg, N or Lbs
- Set measuring interval
- Add notes per measurement f.i. patient ID and other patient information
iShear device
- Weight: 1.7 kg, Dimensions: 2.7 × 69 × 61.5 cm
- Sensor bar and sensor strips to measure forward and backward total shear force
- Bluetooth connection between iShear and mobile device
- Android & iOS app (supported by iOS 8.0 or newer and Android 5.0 or newer)
- Save measurements over time in the sensor bar and read results afterwards with mobile device
- For wheelchairs from 35 up to 50cm (width and depth)
- Positioned underneath the cushion on a sling and solid seat
- Carrying case for safe and easy transportation
- Power supply via 4 AAA batteries
- A total weight (excluding carrying case) of 1.7 kg
- Height of the mat 6mm
General
- Two year warranty
- (Online) education available upon request
Why measure TSF?
The occurrence of TSF may indicate that a person sitting in a wheelchair will slide over time. The higher the TSF, the more likely this is. Measuring magnitudes of TSF when setting up or adjusting a wheelchair can help minimize the risk of sliding.
Measure over time
Sliding often occurs hours or days after a wheelchair setup. You can set the iShear up to record over time if required for up to 8hr. You can monitor on the app how the cushion setup is performing.
Comparing wheelchair set-ups
You can easily monitor and compare the occurring TSF while adjusting or selecting a back-support system, back recline angles, seat angles, tilt in space, foot supports, different seat surfaces, secondary positioning systems, seating accessories etc.
Reduce Pressure Risk
Reducing shear stress forms an important part of reducing a patient’s overall risk of pressure injury development. Shear reduction guidelines are included in the recent guidelines produced by the NPUAP < https://npuap.org/page/2014Guidelines> and EPUAP <http://www.epuap.org/pu-guidelines/>.
iShear app
- Real-time measurements
- Save, export and share measurements
- Log over a period of time
- Compare multiple measurements
- Choose force unit: Kg, N or Lbs
- Set measuring interval
- Add notes per measurement f.i. patient ID and other patient information
iShear device
- Weight: 1.7 kg, Dimensions: 2.7 × 69 × 61.5 cm
- Sensor bar and sensor strips to measure forward and backward total shear force
- Bluetooth connection between iShear and mobile device
- Android & iOS app (supported by iOS 8.0 or newer and Android 5.0 or newer)
- Save measurements over time in the sensor bar and read results afterwards with mobile device
- For wheelchairs from 35 up to 50cm (width and depth)
- Positioned underneath the cushion on a sling and solid seat
- Carrying case for safe and easy transportation
- Power supply via 4 AAA batteries
- A total weight (excluding carrying case) of 1.7 kg
- Height of the mat 6mm
General
- Two year warranty
- (Online) education available upon request