Background Cervical collars restrict cervical spine movement to minimise the risk of spinal
cord injury. Collars apply mechanical loading to the skin putting it at risk of skin damage …

Although noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is administered to manage respiratory failure due to
various causes, safety and effectiveness issues associated with the use of NIV masks have …

Medical devices, such as non-invasive ventilation masks, save lives in health care settings
but can be a cause of tissue injuries due to the pressure and shear loads on skin and soft …

OBJECTIVE To conduct bioengineering testing of devices that cause medical device-related
pressure injuries (MDRPIs) in critically ill adults and compare testing results to the MDRPI …

Conclusion Preventing MDRPIs necessitates thorough biomechanical understanding of
material selection and its impact on healthcare outcomes. While various commercial …

Monitoring the early stage of developing tissue injuries requires intact skin for surface
detection of cell damage. However, electronic alert signal for early detection is limited due to …

Introduction Casting is an essential treatment for neuro-orthopedic conditions in children
with cognitive, sensory, and communicational disabilities. However, a main side-effect is the …

Simple Summary This study assessed the in vitro antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of
bacterial cellulose hydrogel (HYDROGEL) produced by Zoogloea sp. combined with …

Lower limb exoskeletons and orthoses have been increasingly used to assist the user
during gait rehabilitation through torque transmission and motor stability. However, the …

Objective: A pressure injury (PI) is a localised area of damage to the skin and/or underlying
soft tissue as a result of a sustained mechanical loading. There are three key aetiological …