Use of cold plasma in the treatment of infected wounds
Ligresti C, et al. Use of Cold Plasma in the Treatment of Infected Wounds. J Surg Res Prac. 2024;5(1):1-10.
CAP can help to significantly improve healing rates, minimize the rate of postoperative wound healing disorders and reduce the number of reoperations.
Chronic and complex wounds are a major problem for patients and healthcare systems. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has shown promise as a treatment due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to promote cell regeneration.This includes not only wthe treatment of chronic wounds, but also, in particular, preparation for surgical coverage. The correct preparation of the wound bed plays an important role in this. In a study of 40 patients with 41 chronic wounds treated with CAP, an average reduction in wound size of 28% was observed within 30 days, with two wounds healing completely and 10 wounds reducing by at least 40%. CAP therapy resulted in a reduction in bacterial load and improved wound healing with no known side effects, making it an effective and safe treatment option.
