Abstract
Background: Monochromatic infrared energy has a lot of uses and in this study I use it to help patients with pressure ulcer in healing of their wounds.
Aim of Study: To determine the effect of monochromatic infrared energy therapy on patients with pressure ulcers.
Material and Methods: Measuring wound volume with saline and sterilized syringe.
Thirty patients (19 males and 11 females) with ages ranging from 30-75 years suffering from pressure ulcer par-ticipated in this study. They were selected randomly from Medical Research Insistute and Sharq El-Madina Hospitals during the year 2018, they were randomly divided into 2 equal groups in number, one study Group (A) and a control one (B). The study Group (A) who received the monochromatic infrared energy for 30 minutes every session, application was done 5 times per week for 6 weeks as a total period of treatment in addition to their medical treatment, the control Group (B) who not received the monochromatic infrared energy but they just received standard medical treatment. Measurements were conducted before starting the treatment as a first record and at the end of the 6 weeks of treatment as a second (final) record.
Results: Result showed that the polarized light therapy was effective and fruitful in increasing wound healing in pressure ulcer as evidenced by the highly significant decrease in the wound volume.
Conclusion: Monochromatic infrared enenrgy therapy is beneficial in improving wound healing in pressure ulcer.