IMPROVED PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

A method of and apparatus for the treatment of chronic wounds using pulsed electromagnetic energy provides a constant, known and replicable dosage output which remains unaffected by the capacitance of the patient's body. The apparatus includes a pulsed electromagnetic energy generator, a power level controller and one or more thin applicators which can be flexible. The applicators are located immediately adjacent to the patient's body, without the aid of a support member or removal of any dressings or bandages. The generator output is automatically adjusted in response to instructions from a field strength sensor located on or near the applicator. Multiple applicators selected to operate simultaneously at different treatment dosage levels are connected to the generator by multi-conductor cables and readily located directly on the treatment area. Each applicator is a pad including etched printed circuits. The circuits are matched and pre-tuned. An applicator-to-patient proximity detector is also incorporated in or on each applicator and connected to the generator via a power controller to provide for direct monitoring of the treatment site and precise control of treatment dosage.