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Three great Canadian companies are pioneering new technological solutions for better wound management.
The Challenge
In long-term care homes, many residents suffer from wounds that need special care, like pressure ulcers or diabetic foot sores.
Traditionally, nurses and caregivers have used a subjective approach to wound care—they would look at the wound, describe it, and measure it with a ruler.
However, this way of checking wounds can sometimes be inaccurate. With new wound imaging technology, we now have a better, more reliable way to care for wounds, helping residents heal faster and more safely.
Accurately measuring, assessing and managing chronic wounds early improves care and reduces unnecessary treatments.
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are creating opportunities to develop wound imaging devices that can:
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Capture highly detailed wound images
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Measure wounds accurately
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Detect infection
Wound imaging technology can do this by using cameras and other tools to take detailed pictures of the wound. These devices take the guesswork out of the process and provide clear, accurate information.
The Solutions
Three great Canadian companies are pioneering new technological solutions for better wound management.
MolecuLight has developed a handheld device that uses fluorescent imaging to provide immediate data on bacterial levels and wound size. This combination of fluorescent imaging and digital wound measurement would make it easier to select appropriate treatments faster.
Swift Medical’s Point-Click Care Skin & Wound application uses AI for wound care visualization and three-dimensional measurement. No device is needed. The apps can be loaded onto any mobile phone. Again, immediate wound assessment can lead to faster decision-making and better outcomes for patients. Swift Medical’s product is focused on use in LTC homes.
MIMOSA Diagnostics has developed the Mimosa Pro, a handheld and non-invasive device for assessing tissue health by capturing oxygen levels, temperature levels and images. The device uses optical sensing and AI-driven analysis.
MolecuLight specializes in real-time imaging for wound care. Swift Medical uses AI for comprehensive assessment. MIMOSA focuses on capturing oxygen levels, temperature and images without needing patient contact.
The Benefits
Wound imaging technology offers a big improvement in the care of LTC residents. It takes away the uncertainty of traditional wound care and provides clear, accurate information that helps wounds heal faster.
By using this new technology, LTC homes can offer better care, which means healthier, happier residents.