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Brainstorming Medical Innovations (Latex free bandages (Problem (Latex…
Brainstorming Medical Innovations
Color changing dressings to detect infection
Problem
Changing wound dressings to check for infections allows for bacteria to come into contact with a wound.
Research
Fraunhofer Research Institution for Modular Solid State Technologies EMFT in Munich.
Science
Developed an indicator dye that reacts to different changing pH levels , integrated it into a dressing and plaster.
Healthy skin usually shows a pH value of 5
pH value increases (acid to alkaline) indicates infection
pH value between 6.5 and 8.5 infection is present
http://newatlas.com/color-changing-dressing/16808/
Latex free bandages
Science
Wounds heal faster in a moderately moist environment
Too much moisture can soak and lead to surrounding skin information
Problem
Latex allergic friendly bandages are not frequent
Many bandages have adhesive but does not stick properly
Regular changing of material
Research
Typical bandaid
Absorbency pad
Porous polymer coating over pad - antibacterial properties (medicated with antiseptic solution)
Adhesive material
Breathable but air-tight
Latex commonly used
Combination between latex and elastic
Adhesive
Acrylate including methacrylate, methacrylates commonly known as vinyl resin
Future improvements
Regular changing of bandages for patients
Increasing absorbency and antibacterial properties of bandage to decrease changing frequency
https://allergy.org.au/patients/product-allergy/latex-allergy