title: New Developments in Smart Bandage Technologies for Wound Diagnostics.
abstract: The pH of wound fluid has long been recognized as an important diagnostic for assessing wound condition, but as yet there are few technological options available to the clinician. The availability of sensors that can measure wound pH, either in the clinic or at home could significantly improve clinical outcome - particularly in the early identification of complications such as infection. New material designs and electrochemical research strategies that are being targeted at wound diagnostics are identified and a critical overview of emerging research that could be pivotal in setting the direction for future devices is provided.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, BT37 0QB, UK.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McLister
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, BT37 0QB, UK.
authors.forename: Jolene
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McHugh
authors.affiliation: School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, BT37 0QB, UK.
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cundell
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, BT37 0QB, UK.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing
keywords: electrodes; healing; infections; sensors; wounds