Caltech’s iCares bandage samples fluid and tracks wound biomarkers to detect infection early and predict healing outcomes.

The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment decisions.

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The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment decisions.

"Our innovative microfluidics remove moisture from the ... onto a sensor array where it is analyzed, and a micropillar module that carries the sampled fluid away to the outside of the bandage.

and a micropillar module that carries the sampled fluid away to the outside of the bandage. More information: Canran Wang et al, A microfluidic wearable device for wound exudate management and ...