HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FOR PREDICTION OF SKIN INJURY AFTER EXPOSURE TO THERMAL ENERGY OR IONIZING RADIATION

摘要

The invention provides hyperspectral imaging-based methods that enable effective, efficient and non-invasive detection and characterization of thermal and ionizing radiation exposure in tissue. The methods allow for complete visualization and quantification of oxygenation and perfusion changes in thermal burn or ionizing radiation impacted skin and enables rapid identification of individuals exposed to such exposures and allows early prediction of extent of injury in normal tissue after exposure.