Transcript Class IV Laser Therapy

Class IV Laser Therapy
K-Laser ™
By: Mary Watson
What is Laser Therapy?
Class IV Laser Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and
near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved
healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.
Laser Therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists,
nurses & doctors as far back as the 1970’s. Now after FDA clearance in
2002, Laser Therapy is being used extensively in the United States.
Cellular Effects of Laser Therapy
During Laser Therapy, the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the
cellular level, and metabolic activity increases within the cell, improving the
transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This initiates the release of
nitric oxide that leads to a cascade of beneficial effects, increasing cellular
function and health.
Effects and Benefits of K-Laser
Therapy
K-Laser Therapeutic effects
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During each painless treatment, laser
energy increases circulation, drawing
water, oxygen and nutrients to the
damaged area. This creates an optimal
healing environment that reduces
inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms,
stiffness, and pain. As the injured area
returns to normal, function it is restored and
pain is relieved.
The Laser accelerates wound healing, and
decreases inflammation, pain, as well as
scar tissue formation.
When it comes to pain management, Class
IV Lasers are a side effect free and nonaddictive treatment that provide dramatic
results.
Benefits to Patient
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Faster patient satisfaction
Deeper penetration than Class III lasers
Delivers more laser energy to the target
tissues
Faster treatment times
Effective treatment in 3-8 minutes
Faster patient recovery time
“Bailey” Hudson
“Bailey” Hudson is an 8 week old
beagle puppy that was brought in on
6-25-09 with soft tissue swelling on top
of head & signs of shock. She was
treated for shock with subcutaneous
fluids and sent home. On 7-2-09 she
was seen for a recheck and presented
with large thickening/necrotic scabs
along her neck and extending down
her back otherwise eating/drinking
normal. She was then started on
Clavamox as determined by the DVM
on staff that day. Bailey was seen at
the emergency clinic on 7-4-09 when
her skin had started sloughing off, she
had open wounds over her entire back
that they then cleaned and bandaged.
On 7-6-09 the owners brought her in
for follow up when a culture &
sensitivity was sent to the lab. The KLaser (Class IV) therapy was started
along with the bandage changes.
“Bailey” Hudson
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The K-Laser settings were used for wound care
& inflammation. The starting measurements of
the largest area affected: Length 150mm,
Cranial 30mm, & Caudal 20mm. After 2 weeks
of treatment the measurements were quite
decreased. Length 130mm, Cranial 15mm &
Caudal 13mm and there was no longer any
sloughing. The C&S came back as MRSI (not
same as MRSA). Bandage changes along with
therapy were continued as needed for
approximately 2 months. The settings of the KLaser were finished up as wound
contamination & pain relief. She is continuing
to thrive and scarring is very minimal with full
hair growth along affected areas.
“Bailey” is a very good example of how quickly
we can actually see results and know it is
working immediately when we use the K-Laser
on wounds.
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This is typically how you would see “Bailey”
after her treatments.
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SHE ENJOYED HER REWARDS IMENSELY
AS YOU CAN SEE!!
“Sidney”
Meet “Sidney” he had a Large
Growth removal on his side
and developed a Seroma
following drain removal. He
received a total of 3 treatments
and recovered very nicely. As
you can see he seems to be
very thankful for the help in
healing he received with the KLaser as well. (No, the pets
don’t really wear the glasses
however he wanted to look
“cool” like our Techs who do
get to wear them). Safety
goggles are required along
with compassion & belief in the
service you are providing.
What do we use our K-Laser for?
• We do offer and have used the K-Laser for cases such
as Stomatitis, Cases of all Blocked Cats for pain &
inflammation, Lick Granulomas, Surgical Seromas (like
“Sidney”), Hip Dysplasia, Otitis, Cystotomy pre-surgically
& during surgery. Also used in Orthopedic pre and post
surgically, as well as additional pain relief for all of our
declaw patients.
• To Date the K-Laser has been used in the hospital for
numerous Osteoarthritis patients. It is “sold” as a
package price and in most of the cases is pre-paid at the
time of the first appointment. Numerous times this
treatment has been added to the benefit of medications
where we and the clients have seen vast improvements.
K-Laser Protocol
• The general protocol is typical of 6 treatments to start, 3
treatments the first week every other day, 2 treatments
the second week every 2 days, then 1 treatment 7 days
from the last one. Maintenance is generally set at once
a month determined on response to the original protocol.
The treatments are recommended by the DVM &
discussed with the Technician. Each session is set when
determining the affects of the ailment or injury to the
patient.
• The Technicians review the treatment protocol to follow
with the client and administer the therapy as a scheduled
Technicians appointment.