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1
Q

what has highest level of evidence for wound healing

A

high volt elec stim

2
Q

can electric current be used during all phases of wound repair

A

yes

3
Q

best practice for pressure ulcer

A

elect slim compared with stand wound care to promise closure

4
Q

high volt electric stim effects

A
bioelectric potential 
cell momvement
stimulate new tissue
collagen organization 
edema reduction 
change in blood flow
reoxygenation 
antibacterial
5
Q

ideal treatment regime high volt electrical stimulation

A
daily for 60 mins
pulse fr: 100pps
pulse duration 2-100 ms
mono or bi
start neg
4-6 weeks
6
Q

ultrasound helps with what kind of ulcers

A

venous

7
Q

when to use ultrasound for wound healing

A

early in inflammatory phase to get proliferation started

it cleans up the wound

8
Q

Vacuum assisted closure

A

negative pressure
drains fluid
can be left on for week

9
Q

is heat used for wound healing

A

not really

10
Q

how to measure a wound

A

length width
depth
sinus tracts

11
Q

conventional ultrasound for wound healing

A

peri ulcer
20% duty cycle non thermal
.2W/3Mhz

5mins/5cm
2-5 /wk