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Efficacy of continuous topical oxygen therapy in hard-to-heal wounds in Colombia: a retrospective analysis
Wolmark Xiques Molina1, Katrwin M Pérez Camacho1, Windy Cole2
1Cure Latam, Barranquilla, Colombia.
Objective:
To evaluate the use of continuous topical oxygen therapy (cTOT) in hard-to-heal or chronic wounds in Colombia, South America.
Method:
This multicentre, retrospective analysis studied the efficacy of treating hard-to-heal wounds using a cTOT device in patients over a 3-6-month period. Data were collected retrospectively from patient records. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the characteristics of the patient population, types of wounds and treatment outcomes. Patients were divided into two groups: a continuous cTOT-treated group (n=47) and a discontinuous cTOT-treated group (n=22). The duration of treatment and wound size reduction were compared. Changes in pain medication usage and the incidence of infections were also analysed.
Results:
A total of 69 patients were included in the analysis. Complete healing was achieved in 64% of the continuous cTOT-treated group and 36% of the discontinuous cTOT-treated group, with most patients being pain-free and not requiring medication after treatment.
Conclusion:
The results of this study suggest the benefits of cTOT over traditional treatments in accelerating wound healing and reducing pain, medication necessity and wound infection.
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