Wound healing, Leg and Pressure ulcers and Burns

Chronic wounds are often related to tissue edema or increased transepidemal water loss (TEWL) rate.

The MoistureMeter D is emerging as an early detection device for leg and pressure ulcers due to its ability to assess early stage edema easily and non-invasively. The MoistureMeter D also acts as a practical tool for burn depth determination. Reference publications.

TEWL (transepidermal water loss) is a measurable physiological parameter that is used as an indicator of the integrity of skin's barrier function. The VapoMeter has proved useful in this measurement during the healing process, assessing actual skin curing abilities and measuring the breathability of dressings and wound healing products, see references.