A microfluidic wearable device for wound exudate management and analysis in human chronic wounds.

ABSTRACT: Chronic wounds are a major global health challenge associated with substantial economic burden and a negative impact on patient quality of life. Real-time analysis of biomarkers like reactive oxygen and nitrogen species could guide treatment, but existing systems lack the capacity required for continuous monitoring. Wound exudate is secreted slowly and has a complex composition, making efficient fluid collection and real-time analysis challenging. To address these issues, we introduce iCares, a wearable device for wound exudate management and continuous in situ analysis of wound biomarkers. iCares contains a flexible nanoengineered sensor array that measures reactive species such as NO, H₂O₂, and O₂, along with pH and temperature, providing multiparameter d

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12173118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature