Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Shows Promise in Equitable Early Detection of Deep Tissue Injuries
Summary: A recent blog post on WoundSource highlights a prospective study presented at SAWC Fall 2025 by researchers from Heritage Wound Care in Montclair, NJ. The study evaluated near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for early detection of deep tissue injuries (DTIs), especially its potential to improve assessment equity for patients with darker skin tones.
Key Highlights:
- The study emphasizes that NIRS could address a major gap in wound care—identifying DTIs early in patients with darker skin, where visual examination alone often misses early signs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- As a non-invasive method leveraging deeper tissue temperature and oxygenation signals, NIRS may be integrated into bedside technology for real-time DTI detection.
- If validated, this method holds promise for reducing clinical disparities and ensuring early intervention across diverse patient populations.
Read the full post on WoundSource
Keywords:
near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS),
deep tissue injury (DTI),
equity in wound care,
diagnostic technology