New Developments in Smart Bandage Technologies for Wound Diagnostics

Anna McLister, Jolene McHugh, Jill Cundell, James Davis

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Abstract

The pH of wound fluid has long been recognized as an important diagnostic for assessing wound condition, but as yet there are few technological options available to the clinician. The availability of sensors that can measure wound pH, either in the clinic or at home could significantly improve clinical outcome – particularly in the early identification of complications such as infection. New material designs and electrochemical research strategies that are being targeted at wound diagnostics are identified and a critical overview of emerging research that could be pivotal in setting the direction for future devices is provided.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5732-5737
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume28
Issue number27
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 20 Jul 2016

Keywords

  • smart bandages
  • wound status
  • sensors
  • wound infection

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