National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering 5R01EB031910-04

Smartphone-based wound infection screener and care recommender by combining thermal images and photographs using deep learning methods

Development of a smartphone application using deep learning to detect wound infections from thermal images and photographs, improving early diagnosis and care recommendations to reduce amputations.

Description

This project proposes a smartphone-based wound infection screener that analyzes photographs and thermal images using deep learning to detect infections and recommend evidence-based care and referrals, aiming to improve early detection and standardize care. It aims to develop a deep learning system that combines thermal imaging and photographs to accurately diagnose wound infections at the point of care, especially by non-expert caregivers, to reduce amputations and improve patient outcomes.

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