{"id":24651,"date":"2025-08-01T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundalandstar.com\/?p=24651"},"modified":"2025-08-01T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:45:00","slug":"smart-wound-monitor-poised-to-improve-chronic-infection-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundalandstar.com\/?p=24651","title":{"rendered":"Smart wound monitor poised to improve chronic infection care"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Researchers from RMIT University have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact.<\/p>\n

Standard methods require regular removal of wound dressings for assessments, often delaying crucial interventions, whereas this invention monitors healing remotely via a Bluetooth connection.<\/p>\n

The proof-of-concept device is designed for reuse, making it more cost-effective and practical than disposable smart bandages and other emerging wound monitoring technologies. <\/p>\n

Globally, millions of people suffer from chronic wounds, impacting their quality of life and incurring significant healthcare costs. In Australia, about 500,000 people are affected, costing the healthcare system $3 billion annually.<\/p>\n

Lead inventor Dr Peter Francis Mathew Elango said the device used advanced integrated sensor technology – including inflammation, pH and temperature sensors – to continuously track key healing indicators. High temperatures signal inflammation or infection, while changes in pH levels can indicate different stages of wound healing.<\/p>\n

“We tested our wound monitoring device by simulating conditions it would encounter in wound management. We placed the device on a human arm to demonstrate that it conforms well to the curved surface,” said Elango, from the School of Engineering.<\/p>\n

“This was a test to show that this type of alternative monitoring technology is possible, and we are now ready to work with industry partners to develop it for clinical trials.<\/p>\n

“Its components are biocompatible and fit seamlessly into existing manufacturing workflows and processes, potentially bringing the cost below $5 per unit when produced at scale.”<\/p>\n

An RMIT-patented technology platform underpins this innovation, with flexible sensors that can be placed on or next to a wound under dressings.<\/p>\n

“The high-resistivity silicon-based sensor technology is our platform IP that has been proven to be efficient at multiple biomarker detection related to different ailments,” said team leader Professor Madhu Bhaskaran.<\/p>\n

Bhaskaran’s Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group at RMIT has a strong track record developing med-tech devices, including bedding sensors for use in aged care to monitor sleep quality and comfort. Meanwhile, earlier work led by Elango on a wearable heart monitor<\/a> now progressing towards commercialisation through a partnership with Perth-based Lubdub Technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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