A smart bandage created by Stanford University researchers might be yet another medical innovation in the growing area of the fusion of health and technology. The specialists assert that their new creation has the ability to both monitor wounds and administer therapy. It can 25% more quickly cure a major wound than a bandage.
Diabetics who need to treat foot ulcers quickly should use a smart bandage. These ulcers can last for months, and the smart bandage may make things easier by allowing for faster treatment and fewer dressing changes. The dressing also repairs tissues since it combines electrical stimulation and biosensors. As a result, people with chronic injuries can benefit substantially from the most current advances in health technology.
The bandage not only heals the wound but also has the “smarts” to magically remove scars. It accomplishes this by increasing blood flow to the wound. Its capacity to measure temperature allows it to localize issues like infection and inflammation. By leveraging its central processing unit, the bandage ultimately provides greater electrical stimulation.
On mice, experts conducted tests using a small prototype. The clothing is wireless, making it more practical, and they tracked all the data in real-time on a phone. The bandage has skin-like hydrogel that captures the biosensor data and delivers the electric stimulation. The moderate adhesive in the rubbery gel also helps the bandage adhere to the skin and is easily removed when required. To be removed safely, it must be heated to 104°F, which is a little bit higher than the body’s normal temperature.