How Can Technology Improve Burn Wound Care: A Review of Wound Imaging Technologies and Their Application in Burns-UK Experience.

ABSTRACT: Burn wounds are complex injuries that require timely and accurate assessment to guide treatment decisions and improve healing outcomes. Traditional clinical evaluations are largely subjective, often leading to delays in intervention and increased risk of complications. Imaging technologies have emerged as valuable tools that enhance diagnostic accuracy and enable objective, real-time assessment of wound characteristics. This review aims to evaluate the range of imaging modalities currently applied in burn wound care and assess their clinical relevance, diagnostic accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. It explores how these technologies address key challenges in wound evaluation, particularly related to burn depth, perfusion status, bacterial burden, and healing potential. A comprehensive narrat

SUBMITTER: Farhan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12427859 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature