Burns
Burns imaging
Determining
the depth of burns can be a problem, particularly when the burn depth
varies over a large area and biopsies are scarcely an attractive option.Ultrasound has long been helpful in imaging deep inside the body but most scanners are incapable of imaging the skin in fine enough detail to be useful for burns assessment. Now Episcan, which has already proved itself in the early detection and management of pressure sores before they are visible to the eye has two new high-frequency probes for dermatologists.
One of these probes, with centre frequency 35MHz is particularly useful in burns assessment and virtual biopsies can now be taken without pain or risk to the patient. Visit the Burns Scanning page.
Phototherapy for burns
Phototherapy,
especially when applied as soon as possible after a burn, can have
remarkable effects on accelerating wound closure, allowing earlier
application of pressure dressings and reduced scarring.
Low
power laser is very effective but even with a cluster probe coverage is
small and care must be taken to provide even application over the wound
area. Non-laser devices are also used and can provide larger coverage
but some of these include infra red light, which is uncomfortable for
burns patients.
Q.Products
AG of
Switzerland is a leading non-laser manufacturer and has the largest
range of flexible and specialised devices. Q.Light PRO offers
phototherapy by visible light frequencies, either with or without near
infra-red light, depending upon the nature of wound to be treated.
With a maximum therapeutic diameter of 40cm, treatments are relatively
rapid and it is much easier to obtain an even coverage.