It is hoped the dressings could reduce amputations in people with diabetes
A study is under way that it is hoped could reduce amputations in people with diabetes.
They said better monitoring had the potential to reduce the 7,000 plus lower limb amputations for people with diabetes in England every year. "Our smart wound dressing addresses this through the incorporation of optical fibre sensors, which can remotely monitor multiple factors associated with wound management, such as temperature, humidity and gases associated with healing and infection."
During appointments, the wounds will be assessed, and smart dressing applied for up to one hour under observation while measurements are taken.
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