Team 20

Hydrogel Bandage for the Treatment of Burn Wounds Tissue Regeneration

Team Members: Tatyana Gonzalez, Taylor Miller, Selena Rodriguez & Liana Soto

Team Mentors: Apollo Arquiza, PhD - SBHSE
Jessica Weaver, PhD - SBHSE

YouTube Link: View the video link below before joining the zoom meeting

Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/87950765284

Abstract

The capstone project goal is to create a hydrogel bandage for burn wounds that will maintain a sterile, moist environment, and promote tissue regeneration. The unmet customer needs that were identified by Andrew Neading, RN BSN, the Burn Program Coordinator at MetroHealth Medical Center, was a bandage that can adhere to curved surfaces and reduce the amount of times the bandages need to be changed. The concept generated to solve this problem is using a hydrogel loaded with collagen, epithelial cells, and antimicrobial agents with an adhesive edge. The hydrogel will provide the needed moisture for tissue development and a physical barrier for infections and environmental damage. The physical properties of the hydrogel allow for it to be flexible. The hydrogel can be loaded with beneficial material to promote tissue regeneration. Studies have shown that silver and aloe vera have antimicrobial properties. Silver is commonly used in creme treatments for burn injuries. Aloe vera treatments are also commonly used by burn survivors to provide moisture to the site of injury. The nurses that apply the treatment to burn injuries have limited time due to the volume or patients. Therefore, the application and removal process will need to be quick. As expressed by Mr. Neading, the patients are discharged as soon as they or their caretaker can dress their bandages. This was taken into consideration of the application and removal meaning that ease of use is very important for the patient. The goal for phase II is to create a design that fits the clinical needs of burn treatments.