Pressure Ulcer Surface Area and Volume Response to Gallium- Arsenide Laser
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
This study has been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (Ga-As) laser in accelerating pressure ulcers healing. Methods of evaluation (wound surface area and wound volume). Methods:- Thirty patients (16 males and 14 females) with complete or incomplete spinal cord injury patients and complain from pressure ulcers were randomly divided into two groups. Group (A) received Ga-As laser plus the regular wound care, duration of treatment was 10 minutes daily for two months. Group (B) (Control group) received only the regular wound care. Results:- Result showed that the Ga-As laser was effective in decreasing ulcer surface area and ulcer volume as well as improving healing of pressure ulcers. Conclusion: - Ga-As laser was effective in accelerating pressure ulcer healing.
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Ahmed Mamdouh Mohamed Abd Al-Kader
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