Smart Bandages by Niomie Romero https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3 Development of a smart bandage not only can deliver medication to wounds, but also monitor the progress of healing and even create off a low-level electrical field to promote tissue repair (Hughes, 2023). en-us 2024-02-24 09:09:32 UTC 2024-02-26 21:59:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1445208727/photo/band-aid-cross-isolated-on-white.jpg?s=612x612&w=0&k=20&c=8ZzyAVHJzWPRFshi-6bGfEcHcVLoEJDb_97qHVs73RU= Descriptive Title ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894296551 Smart bandages to aid in healing

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]]> 2024-02-24 09:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894298686 Summary of Current Innovation ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894298867 Development of a smart bandage can not only deliver medication to wounds, but also monitor the progress of healing and even create off a low-level electrical field to promote tissue repair (Hughes, 2023). These bandages are expected to be very helpful within the diabetic population who have a delay in wound healing. According to the CDC, the diabetic population is roughly about 11.6%.

]]> 2024-02-24 09:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894298867 Source Detail ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894298970 Stanford University: Dr Gurtner & Dr Bao

Developed in the lab of Wei Gao, assistant professor of medical engineering

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  • Assist with wound healing process by:

    • tissue regeneration

    • electrical stimulation

    • detecting infection via temperature

    • bacterial elimination

    • controlled drug release

  • Has shown remarkable progess

    • ]]>     2024-02-24 09:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299160     Opinion/Rationale ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299270 I believe this is an incredibly thought out concept. If successful, this could change the way of wound healing in a positive way. However, I do believe it will take a few more years before coming close to using this on human wounds. A big challenge for now is needing to increase the size of the device to human scale, reducing the cost and solving long term data storage issues (Myers, 2023).

    ]]>     2024-02-24 09:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299270     Using Strengths ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299424 Based on the Strength Finder my top 5 strengths are as follows: futuristic, achiever, strategic, learner and significance.


    Futuristic, learner and strategic all fall under the category of strategic thinking which will be beneficial in identifying potential obstacles and figuring out the best route.

    Significance strength not only shows I want this to be successful but I also push others to achieve.

    My achiever strength explains my drive and describes a constant need for achievement. The smart bandages have a few limitations but with years of work and a good team this could potentially lead to a life changing device.

    ]]>     2024-02-24 09:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299424     References ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299462 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, October 25). By the Numbers: Diabetes in America. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/health-equity/diabetes-by-the-numbers.html


    Hughes C. (2023, March 24). Smart bandages can monitor wounds, aid healing, researchers say. United Press International, Inc. https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2023/03/24/smart-bandages-wounds-Caltech/9281679674149/


    Myers A. (2023). Wireless smart bandage provides new insights on healing chronic wounds. Stanford University. https://cheme.stanford.edu/wireless-smart-bandage-provides-new-insights-healing-chronic-wounds


    Reynolds S. (2022, December 13). Smart bandages improves wound healing in mice. National Institutes of Health. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/smart-bandage-improves-wound-healing-mice


    Sani E. S., Xu C., Wang C., Song Y., Min J., Li J., Banks J. L. & Gao W. (2023, March 24). A stretchable wireless wearable bioelectronic system for multiplexed monitoring and combination treatment of infected chronic wounds. ScienceAdvances, 9(12), https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adf7388


    University of Glasgow. (2023, May 31). Wirelessly-powered smart bandage could provide drug free wound care. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtdBxHckNo


    Velasco E. (2023, March 24). Smart bandages monitor wounds and provide targeted treatment. Caltech. https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/smart-bandages-monitor-wounds-and-provide-targeted-treatment



    ]]>     2024-02-24 09:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894299462     Teams ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894301072 Brandon (Belief)- A dependable person who will take a stand when a value is at stake.


    Carter (Communication)- He makes sure all opinions are heard and takes charge.


    David (Deliberative)- Smart bandages will require us to take risks. David has the ability to reduce these risks by carefully thinking things through.


    Louis (Learner)- This person will analyze all of the information which allows for better decision making.


    Rachel (Restorative)- After going through many trials and errors, Rachel's strength is needed to adapt to these problems and be able to deal with it and resolve them.

    ]]>     2024-02-24 09:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894301072     Cons ngarcia11_6 https://padlet.com/ngarcia11_6/5qusvq236v441ek3/wish/2894341245

  • Will be very expensive

  • Technology can be faulty

  • Has only been tested on animals

  • Tested on smaller wound areas

  • Limitation: lacks continuous wound fluid sampling

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