Digital wound measurement devices are network-compatible smart or electronic devices used in the measurement, imaging, and documentation of wounds. Digital wound management is an advanced medical device used to measure wound dimensions, such as length, width, depth, and area. Digital wound measurement devices are used to calculate the change in the wound area and mainly convert line tracing into area measurement. Moreover, these devices are 3D-enabled to measure wound dimensions and produce a visible record of these dimensions.
Therefore, with the increasing cases of burn injuries, demand for digital wound measurement devices is also increasing, worldwide. It is estimated that around 11 million burn patients are treated each year worldwide, including 300,000 deaths, of which 90% occur in developing countries. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), in Germany, around 10,000 to 15,000 people with burn injuries have to be admitted to hospital annually. Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring, and, in serious cases, shock, and even death. Therefore, it is important to treat burn injuries as soon as possible.
The wound is measured first by its length, then by width, and finally by depth. Digital wound measurement devices are used to assess burns, chronic wounds, incisional wounds, traumatic wounds, and diabetic foot ulcers. These devices provide 2-D and 3-D assessments of the wound. Thus, the demand for digital wound measurement devices has increased worldwide, owing to the increasing incidence and prevalence of the various type of wounds and diabetic foot ulcers. The first steps in any effective wound care program are measuring wounds to determine their severity, frequency, depth, and location.
Used with a variety of complementary software packages, these multifunctional instruments are an essential part of the healthcare professional's toolkit. Wound assessment is essential for wound care. As healthcare professionals become increasingly aware of the benefits of using digital devices, they are increasingly turning to these devices for routine measurement of their patients. It is an easy-to-use tool for performing digital wound measurement and documentation for clinicians to digitally measure a wound.