Summary
Bacterial infections associated with complex or chronic wounds are difficult to treat.
to be treated, and current standard care procedures are often highly invasive, with
low efficacy and high complication rates. These infections represent a
major clinical challenge in which early detection is essential for effective
effective interventions and treatments, but is currently hampered by the absence
technology capable of interfacing with wounds, detecting and treating
in situ eradication of pathogenic bacteria and data transmission via
wireless technologies.
In this context, the aim of the thesis is to design and develop a prototype of a
intelligent dressing electronically controlled by mobile technologies for
monitor and eradicate bacterial and/or fungal infections, which will be useful in the
for chronic wounds. This dressing consists of a platform which integrates a
low-power microcontroller that interfaces with non-invasive sensors to
study the evolution of the wound. Depending on how the infection is progressing, treatment is recommended.
provided by activating an electro-stimulable surface with biocidal properties.
This platform integrates IoT connectivity (Bluetooth Low Energy and NFC), facilitating
decision-making and sensor management.