Wound care method and system with one or both of vacuum-light therapy and thermally augmented oxygenation

摘要

A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area.

主权项

1. A therapy system comprising:
a combination therapy pad comprising a plurality of fiber-optic strands and a port; a pressure switch fluidly coupled to the port, the pressure switch defining a first pathway coupling the port to a first outlet and a second pathway coupling the port to a second outlet; an oxygen source fluidly coupled to the first outlet; a vacuum pump fluidly coupled to the second outlet; a plurality of light emitting diodes optically coupled to the plurality of fiber-optic strands; a thermoelectric element thermally exposed to the oxygen source; and wherein the pressure switch adjusts the combination therapy pad between vacuum treatment and oxygenation therapy.