Chronic Wounds
See also Acute Wounds page
Q.Light® Wound Care
Clinical recognition of the benefits of phototherapy is now becoming widespread. Biostimulation by light energises cells directly, enabling them to function and reproduce more efficiently.
Pain-free Q.Light® wound treatment has been proved to enhance microcirculation in skin and tissue by up to 45% and to benefit various phases of wound healing.
As a result the body's wound healing processes can be enhanced or reactivated and Q.Light® is not unique in these effects. They are generic to many forms of light therapy (phototherapy) and low power laser is often used by professional therapists to treat chronic wounds. What does make Q.Light® unique is the ease and simplicity it provides, with generous coverage for rapid and even treatment of large wound areas.
There is also no need for special training or eye protection, which laser treatments require, so whilst hospitals and clinics use the professional model Q.Light® PRO (details in the A1Med professional pages), Q.Light® Wound Care was designed for nurses, physiotherapists and other medical professionals who require a more portable version that can be set up and used easily in different locations.
It also means of course that Q.Light® Wound Care is safe to use for self-treatment at home and is permitted for sale to the general public. It is even safe to use on children and infants as there is no ultra-violet light and no risk of burning.
The filter modules included
Most uninfected wounds are treated with the Wound Care Including Infra-Red filter module inserted. The spectrum of 385-1700nm includes some near infra-red which dilates the blood vessels and increases oxygen supply.
For infected wounds or burns, where heat would be uncomfortable, the Wound Care Excluding Infra-Red filter module is inserted. The spectrum of 385-780nm then excludes both ultra-violet and infra-red.
The treatment regime
Light therapy is applied to clean wounds, as the presence of creams or other substances on the surface can scatter or diffuse the light.
Treatment times vary according to the area to be treated, but can be as little as 3 minutes for a 20cm diameter wound so it is easy to apply light therapy during a change of dressings.
When light therapy activates the healing process in very long-standing, stubborn wounds the process can sometimes proceed quite rapidly and become a little painful. In these cases all that is necessary is to stop light treatment for a few days until the wound calms down and then resume.
It should be noted that the presence of steroids may block or interfere with the body's reaction to light, so Q.Light® Wound Care may have reduced effectiveness or produce no benefit in such cases.
Light therapy is best applied daily, or in severe cases several times daily. Longer treatments are ineffective, it is better to treat more frequently than for long periods, until healing starts.
Applications
Q.Light® Wound Care can be used on all acute and chronic wounds and can easily be combined with other wound care programmes. In particular, Q.Light® Wound Care is highly effective in the professional or self-treatment of:
Just 3-4 minutes daily treatment at change of wound dressings can improve healing times remarkably. It does not replace professional healthcare but regular therapy at home between consultations can produce highly beneficial results.
Diabetic Gangrene Visit the Diabetic Ulcers page
Stasis Ulcers/Leg Ulcers Visit the Venous Ulcers page
Decubitus Ulcers/Pressure sores Visit the Pressure Sores page
Because Q.Light® Wound Care works by supporting the body's own natural repair and regeneration mechanisms it can also be used for general health care applications including easing pain and inflammation in arthritis and rheumatism, energising the immune system to fight acne, cold sores and other infections, improving skin tone, increasing collagen formation to restore natural elasticity and reducing dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin complaints.
Product features
Polarised light radiation with power density of approx. 40 mW/cm² at maximum recommended treatment distance.
Usually supplied with the folding ‘Home’ stand for ease of portability, but also available on the sturdy ‘Regular’ stand for clinics or home use.
CE marked medical product, for stand-alone therapy or to supplement most existing treatment regimes.
Easy and safe to use, also on children and infants.
Generous treatment area for an even coverage of up to 25cm diameter.
Non-laser light source requires no special training or safety precautions. No ultra-violet light.
To make a purchase enquiry visit the Q.Light Enquiry page.
Q.Light® Skin Care and Q.Light® PRO
Q.Light for Acute and Chronic Wounds (includes Treatment Guide).
For those wanting a wider range of therapies in one convenient device, Q.Light Skin Care and Q.Light PRO are attractive alternatives.
They share a range of interchangeable filter modules, including two for wounds. You will find details of these models in the downloads below.
Visit the Q.Light Accessories page for details of the medical, cosmetic and colour filter modules.
They share a range of interchangeable filter modules, including two for wounds. You will find details of these models in the downloads below.
Visit the Q.Light Accessories page for details of the medical, cosmetic and colour filter modules.
Visit the www.a1colour.net for details of Q.Light® Skin Care and Q.Light® PRO for colour light treatments
Downloads
This includes improved perfusion in blood capillaries, development of new blood vessels, higher concentration of growth factors for cell renewal and optimised oxygen transport function of circulating blood.
Photomodulation of the blood spreads the benefits more widely. Natural healing is accelerated, the immune system is boosted and pain and inflammation are alleviated.
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