Video: The band-aid of the future: Smart bandage heals injuries 30% faster than standard dressings by producing an electric field around the wound<br />A water-powered electric bandage can heal serious wounds significantly quicker than conventional treatments, according to a new study<br /><br />A water-powered electric bandage can heal serious wounds significantly quicker than conventional treatments, according to a new study.<br /><br />The futuristic dressing uses an electric field to promote healing in chronic wounds and other injuries.<br /><br />During animal testing, wounds treated with the electric bandages healed 30 per cent faster than wounds treated with conventional bandages. <br /><br />Best of all, researchers from North Carolina State University say that the bandage is cheap to produce. <br /><br />'These bandages can be produced at relatively low cost - we're talking about a couple of dollars per dressing in overhead costs,' said Dr Amay Bandokhar, co-author of the study.
