Wireless smart bandage shows promise in treating chronic wounds

Chronic wounds can last months and lead to anxiety and depression. In the worst cases, they are life threatening. Researchers at Stanford University now report that they have developed a wireless smart bandage that has shown promise in speeding up tissue repair by monitoring the wound healing process and treating the wound simultaneously.

The smart bandage is composed of wireless circuitry that uses impedance/temperature sensors to monitor the progression of wound healing. If the wound is less healed or an infection is detected, the sensors inform a central processing unit to apply more electrical stimulation across the wound bed to accelerate tissue closure and reduce infection. The researchers were able to track the sensor data in real time on a smart phone, all without the need for wires.

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Wireless Smart Bandage May Help Heal Chronic, Refractory Wounds