Klopfer M, Banyard D, Li GP, Widgerow A, Bachman M. A fluid collection system for dermal wounds in clinical investigations.
BIOMICROFLUIDICS 2016;
10:024113. [PMID:
27051470 PMCID:
PMC4808064 DOI:
10.1063/1.4943133]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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.
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