Author Interviews, Dermatology / 06.10.2014
Oxygen Sensors In Skin Dressings Can Enhance Wound Repair
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Conor L. Evans, PhD
Assistant Professor Harvard Medical School
Wellman Center for Photomedicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Affiliate Faculty, Harvard University Biophysics Program
Charlestown, MA
Medical Research: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Evans: The main finding of this research is that topically applied rapid-drying wound dressings containing optical sensors for oxygen can be used to quantify skin oxygenation status in a way that reflects the viability of the underlying tissue, and therefore has the potential to aid in the clinical care for patients with burns, grafts and various other skin conditions.