November - 20216November - 22 - 2021, volume 05 - Issue 18 (ISSN 2691-4093)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffVisualizerJohn GothamSalesAndrew D'Souzaandrew.dsouza@medicaltechoutlook.com510.996.5123Contact usEmailPhone:510 230 0396 Fax:510-894-8405sales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comJoshua Parker Merlin WatsonJoe Philip Laura PintoTo subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.medicaltechoutlook.com Copyright © 2021 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffAlex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@medicaltechoutlook.comThere was a time, not too long ago, when rulers and even the old-school method of `eyeballing' were used to gather data on wounds. That was then when accurately predicting wound healing trajectories was difficult for wound care clinicians due to the complex and dynamic processes involved in wound healing. But today, smartphones, artificial intelligence (AI), and even predictive analytics help diagnose, assess, and more effectively treat wounds. These technologies can be used on any kind of wound--from diabetic ulcers to burns--and in any setting--from hospitals to outpatient clinics. All of today's wound care innovations share a common goal: to provide more focused treatments that lead to better outcomes.For example, measuring or visualizing the tissue pressure and identifying early risk for breakdown have traditionally been subjective, requiring a list of symptoms or conditions to determine the potential injury. However, new ultrasound scanners can now detect changes in tissue that indicate developing wounds like pressure ulcers before visible signs are present. These advances will allow caretakers to intervene earlier and prevent the actual development of a pressure ulcer.That being said, AI-powered smart bandages will soon be used to treat severe wounds, monitoring the healing process, and delivering various stimuli when appropriate. The wound healing process requires different medications at different stages of tissue regeneration, and the "smart" bandagea wearable devicecan deliver the medication with minimal invasiveness.In this edition of MedTech Outlook, we bring to you the story of emerging wound care solution providers that leverage advanced technologies to deliver the best outcomes for their clients. The magazine also offers a combination of thought leadership articles from subject matter experts and exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. We hope this edition will provide you with the right assistance in choosing the wound care solution provider that best fits your healthcare requirements.Let us know your thoughts!Broadening the Horizons of Wound CareSarah FernandesEDITORIAL
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