MDVSN Sandpit Meeting 2015 Event

The purpose of this Medical Devices and Vulnerable Skin Network (MDVSN) sandpit will be to promote exchange of ideas and techniques between academics, industrialists, clinicians and key government agencies, with a particular emphasis on exploring the clinical problems associated with the application of medical devices in a range of clinical settings.

Our goal is to accelerate the development of new/improved medical device designs to end-users (via the Cooksey model) and provide guidance to clinicians using devices during their routine practice.

Specific aims of the 2015 MDVSN Sandpit are to provide:

A summary of the key activities of the Network to date

• Funding opportunities available from the EPSRC and NIHR
• A clinical perspective on the problems associated with the application of medical devices in a range of clinical settings.
• A convivial atmosphere and ambience with sufficient time for informal discussions, and to encourage follow-up contacts and future specific theme meetings sponsored by the Network.

Current authorities will lead discussions on the following topics:

• Vascular dysfunction and vulnerable skin
• Medical device related pressure ulcers in trauma patients (e.g neck braces)
• Device related skin injury in neonates
• Orthotic management of the diabetic foot
• Performance of support surfaces in a hospital setting