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@article{199538,
        author = {Meera.S and N.Rajeswari and S.Vaitheeswari and L.Priyadharsini and S.Priyadharshini},
        title = {IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART WOUND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS USING IOT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {12941-12946},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199538},
        abstract = {Diabetic patients are highly vulnerable to chronic wounds and diabetic foot ulcers due to poor blood circulation and nerve damage. These wounds often heal slowly and can easily become infected if not monitored properly. Traditional wound monitoring methods rely on periodic hospital visits and manual inspection by doctors, which may fail to detect early signs of infection. This project proposes a Smart Wound Monitoring System that continuously monitors wound conditions using embedded sensors integrated within a wearable smart bandage. The system measures temperature, moisture, and pressure around the wound area. These parameters are processed using an ESP32 microcontroller, which classifies the wound condition into different healing stages. The data is transmitted through WiFi to an IoT cloud platform, where patients or caregivers can monitor the wound condition through a mobile interface. If abnormal conditions are detected, the system generates alerts through notifications, SMS, and buzzer alerts. The proposed system uses a modular design, where the electronic module is reusable while the sterile sensor patch is disposable. This ensures hygiene, reduces infection risk, and lowers overall system complexity. The system aims to enable early detection of wound complications and remote monitoring for diabetic patients, ultimately reducing hospital visits and preventing severe complications such as amputations.},
        keywords = {Diabetic Ulcer, Embedded System, ESP32, Internet of Things, Remote Healthcare, Wearable Sensors, Wound Monitoring.},
        month = {April},
        }