The SmartHEAL sensor is an RFID-enabled wound covering that provides a modernized way to keep track of a patient's health to prevent avoidable infections from causing issues.
The wound covering works with an electronic pH sensor printed right into the fabric that can be connected to by simply placing a smartphone within range. Users can then get a reading of the pH level to see if they are developing an infection, which would prompt them to seek medical advice or attention.
The SmartHEAL sensor has been designed by a team of Ph.D. students at the Warsaw University of Technology including Tomasz Raczyński, Dominik Baraniecki and Piotr Walter. The bandage is capable of being easily washed and stretched to allow for easy maintenance.
Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings
The SmartHEAL Sensor Connects Through RFID to Monitor Wounds
Trend Themes
1. Smart Wound Coverings - Develop electronic sensors in fabrics to monitor wound conditions and improve care.
2. Rfid-enabled Health Monitoring - Integrate RFID technology in healthcare to enable remote and accurate real-time patient monitoring.
3. Portable Health Tracking Devices - Create small and portable health trackers for easy and non-invasive monitoring of patient health.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Implement smart wound coverings in hospitals and clinics to improve patient care and reduce infections.
2. Wearable Technology - Incorporate wearable health monitoring devices in the market, which can capture real-time vital signs and health conditions.
3. Pharmaceuticals - Develop advanced wound dressings that are embedded with electronic sensors that can detect early warning signs of infection.