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- Title
LASER DE BAIXA INTENSIDADE NA CICATRIZAÇÃO DE LESÃO POR PRESSÃO ESTÁGIO 3: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA.
- Authors
Silva de Sousa, Alldren; da Rosa Soares, Giovanna; de Matos Borges, Raphaela; Wichrowski Barreto, Fernanda; Aquino Caregnato, Rita Catalina
- Abstract
Objective: To report the experiences of a specialist nurse in conducting a clinical case of an elderly patient with stage 3 pressure ulcer (PU) undergoing low-level laser therapy. Method: This is an experience report of a specialist nurse who provided care to a patient at home, between February and April 2021. The specialist used the Therapy EC (DMC) device with red (660nm) and infrared (808nm) wavelengths, with application of 17 points on the edges of the lesion with 1J/cm² red and infrared laser, and six points inside the lesion. Results: The patient, aged 94 years, had multiple comorbidities, was hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU), due to pulmonary edema and use of mechanical ventilation, developing a PU. Assistance was performed with dressing changes and application of laser therapy every 48 hours. On the 5th application of the laser, there was a significant improvement in secretion and perilesional erythema. In the period of two months of laser and dressings, the complete healing of the lesion was obtained. Final Considerations: The nurse used low-level laser therapy, which proved to be effective in the treatment and healing of PU, contributing to the acceleration of the healing process, reducing the cost and time of patient treatment.
- Subjects
WOUND healing; INTENSIVE care units; PHOTOBIOMODULATION therapy; PRESSURE ulcers; PULMONARY edema; NURSE practitioners; COMORBIDITY; OLD age
- Publication
Enfermagem Atual in Derme, 2022, Vol 96, Issue 39, p1
- ISSN
2447-2034
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31011/reaid-2022-v.96-n.39-art.1419