Light therapy treatment

摘要

An exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event. Applying the light to the tissue inhibits cytochrome c oxidase activity. Another exemplary method includes selecting at least one light source configured to generate light at a particular wavelength and applying the light to tissue following an ischemic event and prior to either reoxygenation of the tissue or clinical intervention to reduce cell damage. An exemplary light therapy device includes at least one light source configured to generate light having a wavelength of at least one of approximately 730-770 nm, 850-890 nm, 880-920 nm, and 930-970 nm.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
identifying an ischemic event in a patient; selecting one or more wavelength ranges, from a plurality of wavelength ranges, based on the ability of the wavelength range to inhibit cytochrome c oxidase; generating light at the one or more selected wavelength ranges, wherein one of the selected wavelength ranges at which the light is generated includes 950 nm; and applying the light, prior to an onset of reperfusion, to organic tissue that has experienced the ischemic event.