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Artificial intelligence-enhanced multispectral imaging for burn wound assessment: Insights from a multi-centre UK
Poh Tan1, Miriam Nyeko-Lacek2, Karl Walsh2
1Northern Regional Burn Centre, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|August 26, 2025
Summary
This study shows artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced multispectral imaging (MSI) accurately assesses burn wounds, improving on subjective clinical judgment. The portable device offers high diagnostic precision and operational efficiency for burn care.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- Burn wound assessment relies heavily on subjective clinical judgment, limiting treatment effectiveness.
- Existing optical instruments face challenges like cost, portability, and limited validation for early post-injury assessment.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) integrated with multispectral imaging (MSI) offers a promising approach for objective and consistent burn wound evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and feasibility of an AI-enhanced MSI system for burn wound assessment.
- To compare the AI's healing predictions against clinical assessments as the ground truth.
- To assess the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of the AI-MSI system in a multi-centre setting.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort evaluation of the Spectral Deepview device was conducted across two UK adult burn centres.
- Inclusion criteria involved patients aged 18+ with superficial to full-thickness burns without prior surgery.
- AI-MSI and clinical assessments were performed on admission, with follow-up for 21 days to determine healing outcomes.
Main Results:
- The study included 40 patients and 70 burn images, yielding over 13 million data points.
- The AI-enhanced MSI system achieved 95.3% overall accuracy, with 80.7% sensitivity and 95.5% specificity for healing prediction.
- The device demonstrated portability and efficiency, providing results within approximately five minutes.
Conclusions:
- AI-enhanced MSI provides a highly accurate and efficient method for burn wound assessment, surpassing traditional clinical judgment.
- The system's diagnostic precision, operational efficiency, and portability are significant advantages for clinical settings.
- Further research is essential to validate the device's impact on clinical decision-making, workflow, and patient outcomes.
