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Abstract

A sensor unit for detecting a pressure applied to a patient by a medical dressing, the sensor unit comprising: an electronic sensor configured to detect a pressure or force applied to a pressure plate of the electronic sensor; a plurality of lever elements positioned over the pressure plate, wherein each of the plurality of lever elements comprises an abutment region that is moveable towards the pressure plate; and, an exterior plate coupled to the plurality of lever elements such that, in use, a displacement of the exterior plate from an equilibrium position towards the pressure plate causes the abutment region of at least one lever element to move in a direction towards the pressure plate and transfer a force from the exterior plate to the pressure plate.

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