title: A fluid collection system for dermal wounds in clinical investigations.
abstract: In this work, we demonstrate the use of a thin, self adherent, and clinically durable patch device that can collect fluid from a wound site for analysis. This device is manufactured from laminated silicone layers using a novel all-silicone double-molding process. In vitro studies for flow and delivery were followed by a clinical demonstration for exudate collection efficiency from a clinically presented partial thickness burn. The demonstrated utility of this device lends itself for use as a research implement used to clinically sample wound exudate for analysis. This device can serve as a platform for future integration of wearable technology into wound monitoring and care. The demonstrated fabrication method can be used for devices requiring thin membrane construction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Henry Samuelli School of Engineering, University of California at Irvine , Irvine, California 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Klopfer
authors.forename: Derek
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-8704-8327
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Banyard
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Henry Samuelli School of Engineering, University of California at Irvine , Irvine, California 92697, USA.
authors.forename: G-P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Widgerow
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Henry Samuelli School of Engineering, University of California at Irvine , Irvine, California 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bachman