Non-invasive, 3D printed, colourimetric, early wound-infection indicator.

Dilidaer YusufuErin MageeBrendan GilmoreAndrew Mills

Published in: Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2022)

A simple, non-invasive, colour-based carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) indicator is described. The indicator provides an indirect response to the rapid, aerobic microbial colonisation of an underlying wound when used in conjunction with an occlusive ( i.e. sealed) dressing. The indicator has potential as an early warning indicator of infection in chronic wounds.

Keyphrases

carbon dioxide
wound healing
microbial community
risk assessment
climate change
surgical site infection
quantum dots