Purdue Researchers Use an mHealth Wearable to Improve Wound Care
Engineers have developed an mHealth platform that applies ozone through a wearable patch to kill bacteria and speed wound healing. The device holds promise for home health care and chronic disease management.
- Engineers at Purdue University have developed an mHealth wearable that uses ozone to improve wound care at home.
The connected health platform consists of a disposable, gas-permeable patch that covers the wound and a reusable battery-powered device that can be attached to one’s belt. The device creates ozone gas, which is piped to the wound, helping it to heal more quickly.
“We created a revolutionary type of treatment to kill the bacteria on the surface of the wound or diabetic ulcer and accelerate the healing process,” Rahim Rahimi, an assistant professor of materials engineering at Purdue, said in a press release. “We created a low-cost wearable patch and accompanying components to deliver ozone therapy.”