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- Title
Efeito da estimulação elétrica de alta voltagem para o tratamento de úlceras por pressão: um estudo experimental de caso único.
- Authors
Santana de Souza, Ana Clara; Lomasso Costa, Marina Marques; Vieira Costa, Pollyana Helena; Souza da Silva, Fernanda
- Abstract
Introduction: Spinal cord trauma is a risk factor for the development of pressure ulcer, due to the various sensory and motor changes that accompany it. High voltage electrical stimulation is a means of administering electric stimuli to promote wound healing. The use of this therapy may promote increased blood flow, phagocytosis, improvement of oxygenation, reduction of edema, attraction and stimulation of fibroblasts and epithelial cells. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of high voltage electric stimulation in a male participant with sacral pressure ulcer. Method: The electric stimulation was applied on the ulcer. A siliconized rubber electrode with sterile gauze soaked in saline was placed on the lesion. The electric stimulation was performed for a time of 45 minutes / session, three times a week, for four weeks, totaling twelve sessions. Results: The results showed a percentage of 17% reduction in the area, besides a better aspect of the wound, suggesting a larger number of sessions for more satisfactory results. Conclusion: The parameters used in the present study proved to be effective in improving healing of the patient's lesion, but insufficient for complete closure of the wound.
- Subjects
BEDSORES treatment; BLOOD circulation; EDEMA; ELECTRIC stimulation; FIBROBLASTS; OXYGEN; PHAGOCYTOSIS; SPINAL cord diseases; WOUND healing; WOUNDS &; injuries; WOUND care
- Publication
Fisioterapia Brasil, 2017, Vol 18, Issue 6, p676
- ISSN
1518-9740
- Publication type
Article