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Effect of Laser Irradiation at Different Wavelengths (940, 808, and 658 nm) on Pressure Ulcer Healing : Results from a Clinical Study
Joint Authors
Kucharzewski, Marek
Taradaj, Jakub
Halski, Tomasz
Kucio, C.
Halska, U.
Urbanek, Tomasz
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of laser therapy (at different wavelengths: 940, 808, and 658 nm) for treating pressure ulcers.
The primary endpoint in this trial included both the percentage reduction of the ulcer surface area and the percentage of completely healed wounds after one month of therapy (ulcer healing rate).
The secondary endpoint was the ulcer healing rate at the follow-up evaluation (3 months after the end of the study).
In total, 72 patients with stage II and III pressure ulcers received laser therapy once daily, 5 times per week for 1 month using a (GaAlAs) diode laser with a maximum output power of 50 mW and continuous radiation emission.
Three separate wavelengths were used for the laser treatment: 940 nm (group I), 808 nm (group II), and 658 nm (group III).
An average dose of 4 J/cm2 was applied.
In group IV, a placebo was applied (laser device was turned off).
The laser therapy at a wavelength of 658 nm appeared to be effective at healing pressure ulcers.
The wavelengths of 808 and 940 nm did not have any effect in our study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taradaj, Jakub& Halski, Tomasz& Kucharzewski, Marek& Urbanek, Tomasz& Halska, U.& Kucio, C.. 2013. Effect of Laser Irradiation at Different Wavelengths (940, 808, and 658 nm) on Pressure Ulcer Healing : Results from a Clinical Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511571
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taradaj, Jakub…[et al.]. Effect of Laser Irradiation at Different Wavelengths (940, 808, and 658 nm) on Pressure Ulcer Healing : Results from a Clinical Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511571
American Medical Association (AMA)
Taradaj, Jakub& Halski, Tomasz& Kucharzewski, Marek& Urbanek, Tomasz& Halska, U.& Kucio, C.. Effect of Laser Irradiation at Different Wavelengths (940, 808, and 658 nm) on Pressure Ulcer Healing : Results from a Clinical Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511571
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511571