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Microneedle patch delivers oxygen to chronic wounds

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Microneedle patch delivers oxygen to chronic wounds

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September 2021
Purdue University - College of Engineering Scientist
https://www.medgadget.com/2021/09/microneedle-patch-delivers-oxygen-to-chronic-wounds.html

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Often patients with chronic, non-healing wounds have to go through debridement of said wound that turns into more pain and trouble for the patient. This is necessary due to the conditions of which bacteria thrive and tissues dies, lack of oxygen and inability to get antibiotics where they are needed. This micro-needle patch perforates through the biofilm that wounds have, allowing calcium peroxide to enter into the tissue increasing cell production, creating a bacteriostatic environment, and promoting wound healing.

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Rahimi: Flexible microneedles for treatment of wound biofilm infections

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* Easy to use
* Less invasive then some current treatments
* Possible high patient compliance

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* unknown production cost
* not a multi-use product

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I believe this could be a very beneficial tool in accelerated wound healing for those at risk for delayed wound healing, such as diabetics. This small patch could make a tremendous difference in how we approach healing of wounds, such as a decrease in oral antibiotics with an increase in topical antibiotics. This alone could make a massive impact on the antibiotics resistance we're facing today. If we could use this patch to perforate the biofilm to deliver the calcium peroxide creating a bacteriostatic environment, which in turn would allow more oxygen inside, then maybe we could move toward a topical antibiotic option instead of relying so heavily on oral antibiotics. Not only could we move toward correcting the antibiotic issue, but we could help patients out financially by decreasing the amount of operating room visits for debridements and therefor the need for pain medication. I feel like this small patch could create a ripple through wound care management.

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Amelia (Adaptability) - I chose Amelia for my team because creating a new path can come with some obstacle and stops along the way. I want someone who can adapt to those challenges and help the rest of the team move forward.

Carter (Communication) - Carter will play a vital role in maintaining communication between all aspects and contributors for the project.

Faith (Futuristic) - I need someone else on the team that can see the potential benefits and future issues of this innovation.

Louis (Learner) - Louis would be irreplaceable for the team in the aspect that he would be able to know all there is to know about this micro-needle patch and therefor evaluation would be substantial.

Susan (Significance) - Having Susan on the team could shine light on exactly how beneficial this patch could become and the impact it could have on millions on patients.

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Hastings, C. (2021, September 28). Microneedle Patch Delivers Oxygen to Chronic Wounds. Medgadget. https://www.medgadget.com/2021/09/microneedle-patch-delivers-oxygen-to-chronic-wounds.html