Smart bandaging could change the way chronic wounds heal

A group of researchers from Tufts University, at United States, has developed a smart bandage: integrates sensors and flexible circuits, is applied to the skin, and continuously monitors the temperature and pH (acidity) of the wound. Depending on the evolution of these values ​​(if it becomes inflamed, etc.), it automatically badesses what is needed and applies the necessary medication according to the doctor's previous indications.

The drugs may be contained in a thermosensitive hydrogel; the dressing itself has a system capable of releasing these drugs directly to the wound, also controlling the amounts.

This dressing even has a Bluetooth transmitter to signal the progress of the wound to a distant device, such as a smartphone. [19659005] How does the Smart Band "style =" "/>
                            

Chronic burns or skin ulcers due to diabetes are one of the leading causes of amputations outside of a conflict , says one of the authors of the development, Sameer Sonkusale,
cited in Small magazine, where they published their study. This type of dressing would accelerate the time needed for healing, thanks to its ability to apply the necessary drugs at the right time.

According to the researchers, he will soon start testing it in small animals.