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Use of Multimodal Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Devices in Clinical Practice.

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Background: The current practice of assessing wounds is highly dependent on visual examination and clinical judgment; these methods are highly subjective and leave great room for error. Objective measures of wound severity and healing are necessary tools that have been lacking in clinical practice. Long-wave infrared thermography (LWIT) has diverse applications that can be optimized to help detect and monitor wounds. Methods: This work is a retrospective case series of pertinent patients encountered by the authors in clinical practice. Results: Nine cases were ultimately selected to best represent the multitude of benefits that can be seen with the utilization of LWIT devices. Conclusions: Through this case series, we show the many advantages of LWIT devices. This technology is safe, noninvasive, and user friendly and, most importantly, gives objective, instant, and repeatable measurements.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Richard Simman, Darren M Gordon, Kara Klomparens, Frank Aviles

Institutions: ProMedica, University of Toledo, Wayne State University

Language: English

Topic: Infrared Thermography in Medicine

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Wayne State University, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo

OpenAlex ID: W4384663111