Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in healing of pressure ulcers: A randomized control trial

Neurology India
Anupam GuptaMurali Thyloth

Abstract

Pressure ulcers are one of the most common complications in health care settings. Still there are no optimal protocols to manage the pressure ulcers. To assess the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) in healing of pressure ulcers in patients with neurological disorders. Randomized double blind control trial. Neurological rehabilitation department in a university research hospital. Twelve patients (M:F, 9:3) having neurological disorders, with age between 12-50 years (mean 30.166 +/- 11.32 yrs) and 24 pressure ulcers. Six patients with 13 ulcers received PEMF therapy and the remaining 6 patients with 11 ulcers received sham treatment, for 30 sessions (45 minutes each) using the equipment 'Pulsatron'. The frequency of PEMF was set at 1 Hz with sine waves and current intensity of 30 mili ampere. Whole body exposure was given in both the groups. Bates-Jensen wound assessment tool (BJWAT) score was used as main outcome measure and scores at the end of session were compared with initial scores and analyzed. Similarly National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) scores were compared and analyzed as secondary outcome measure. Thirteen ulcers were in stage IV and 11 were in stage III at the start of the study....Continue Reading

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