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Research Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2578-8949/158
1 MBBS, MS Orthopaedics surgery Junior Resident Department of Orthopaedic Surgery JIPMER Puducherry, India – 605006.
2 MCh, DNB, MNAMS, FRCS (Edin), DSc, PhD (Plastic Surgery) Professor & Registrar (Academic) Head of IT Wing and Telemedicine Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine JIPMER Pondicherry India – 605006.
3 MBBS, MS DNB General Surgery Senior Resident Department of Plastic Surgery JIPMER Puducherry India – 605006.
4 MBBS MS General Surgery Senior Resident Department of Plastic Surgery JIPMER Puducherry India – 605006. MBBS, MS.
5 DNB General Surgery, MCh Plastic Surgery Assistant Professor Department of Plastic Surgery JIPMER, Puducherry, India – 605006.
*Corresponding Author: Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Senior Professor and Associate Dean (Academic), Head of IT Wing and Telemedicine, Department of Plastic Surgery and Telemedicine, JIPMER.
Citation: Karthikeyan, Ravi K. Chittoria, Kanav Gupta, Jacob A. Chakiath, Padmalakshmi B. Mohan, (2024), Evaluation of Wound Measurements Utilizing a Smartphone App - Imitomeasure for Wound Analysis, Dermatology and Dermatitis, 10(4); DOI:10.31579/2578-8949/158
Copyright: © 2024, Ravi Kumar Chittoria. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of The Creative Commons. Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Received: 09 May 2024 | Accepted: 13 May 2024 | Published: 23 May 2024
Keywords: imitomeasure application; wound dimension; measurement
Various methods exist for measuring wound dimensions, including photography, comparison, ruler, or graph techniques1. With the advancement of current-generation smartphones equipped with high-quality built-in cameras, accessibility to such technology has become more widespread and affordable. Leveraging specific applications developed for these smartphones has provided numerous advantages in the medical field. One such software, Imitomeasure, has been designed to measure wound dimensions without direct contact with the wound site. Unlike traditional clinical measurements involving rulers or tape, Imitomeasure offers a non-contact approach, reducing the risk of infection transmission to the patient. The efficacy of Imitomeasure has been evaluated, revealing its effectiveness in wound dimension assessment. In this investigation, the dimensions of bedsores located over bilateral greater trochanteric regions and presacral region of a patient who was bed-ridden due to Parkinson disease were assessed using the Imitomeasure application on a smartphone.
In recent years, smartphones have become equipped with higher-quality cameras, many of which are now quite affordable. The utilization of smartphone-based applications in healthcare offers the advantage of portability, allowing them to be easily transported to various locations. Software applications like Imitomeasure have proven highly beneficial for assessing patient wounds. Their non-contact nature reduces the risk of infection transmission to patients, a concern inherent in physical measurement methods such as rulers or inch tapes [1]. In this case report, the assessment of bedsores located over bilateral greater trochanteric regions and presacral region of a patient who was bed-ridden due to Parkinson disease was conducted using the Imitomeasure application.
Written informed consent was obtained from the patient, and approval was granted by the departmental ethical committee to conduct this study. A 65-year-old male presented with bedsores located over bilateral greater trochanteric regions and presacral region of a patient who was bed-ridden due to Parkinson disease. The patient was admitted, and daily dressing changes were performed. Initially, hydrodissection with normal saline was performed, followed by the application of silver sulfadiazine cream and hydrogel. Collagen sheets were applied to the wound, followed by Urgotol sheets. The wound was then packed with gauze, pads, and Opsite, and negative pressure wound therapy was initiated along with continuous regulated oxygen therapy. Assessment of the wounds over the left greater trochanteric region (Figure 1), right greater trochanteric region (Figure 2), and presacral region (Figure 3), were conducted using the Imitomeasure [2] application on an iPhone 14 Plus, utilizing the free download available from the Apple Store.
The installation process for the application involved the following steps:
Figure 1: Figure showing measurement of area and circumference of a bedsore wound over left greater trochanteric region using Imitomeasure software
Figure 2: Figure showing measurement of area and circumference of a bedsore wound over right greater trochanteric region using Imitomeasure software
Figure 3: Figure showing measurement of area and circumference of a bedsore wound over presacral region using Imitomeasure software
It has been found that the Imitomeasure application offers nearly precise measurements of wound dimensions without direct contact, making it suitable for serial monitoring of wound progression.
Discussion
Evaluating wound parameters, such as wound dimensions, plays a crucial role in comprehending wound progression. Numerous dressing materials and methods are under investigation to enhance wound healing. However, the effectiveness of these methods can be gauged by observing wound healing outcomes. A valuable approach for assessing wound status involves serially monitoring wound dimensions using photography [3,4] to track healing or deterioration, evident through reductions or increases in wound dimensions, respectively. Clinically, wound dimensions are typically measured using a ruler or tape measure, yet these techniques pose a risk of wound contamination. Therefore, a non-contact method for measuring wound dimensions would be advantageous. Imitomeasure software has emerged as an affordable and highly efficient mobile application, utilizing smartphone cameras to accurately measure wound dimensionsn [5]. In this study, the Imitomeasure application was employed to assess pressure sores over left greater trochanteric region (Figure 1), right greater trochanteric region (Figure 2), and presacral region (Figure 3), yielding accurate results. The application's precision could be further validated through a large-scale study, potentially enabling its widespread use as a valuable tool for monitoring wound status.
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This study assessed three wounds in a patient with Parkinson's disease. Conducting larger studies utilizing this application can help confirm its benefits and reliability.
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