Method of monitoring the condition of the skin or wound

Details Method of monitoring the condition of the skin or wound Method of monitoring the condition of the skin or wound

1991-09-10

1993-01-26

Prebilic, Paul

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

128637, 128736, 604361, 374161, 374162, A61F 1300, A61F 1500

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051819058

ABSTRACT:
A dressing having a skin or wound contacting surface is provided with an indicator means on the opposite surface. The indicator means is capable of sensing the condition of the skin or wound underlying the dressing and conveying the information to the health care professional eliminating the need to frequently change the dressing.

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