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Use of Multimodal Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Devices in Clinical Practice
Richard Simman1,2, Darren M Gordon3, Kara Klomparens4
1University of Toledo, College of Medicine and Life Science, Department of Surgery, Toledo, Ohio.
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.
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