Chronic Wounds

WMCS REFERENCES FOR CHRONIC WOUND TREATMENTS

Comprehensive early research on the use of WMCS treatment for various types of chronic wounds has been published in the International Wound Journal by Dr Peter G Wirsing at Wundzentrum in Ostalb – Klinikum Aalen, Germany and others:

Peter G Wirsing et al. “Wireless micro current stimulation – an innovative electrical stimulation method for the treatment of patients with leg and diabetic foot ulcers”. International Wound Journal ISSN 1742-4801

Below is a non-comprehensive list of other publications and/or presentations by various specialists in regards to their work with WMCS for healing of Chronic Wounds:

  • Blatti Marlise, Friedli Sandra, Zehnder Thomas, Spital STS AG, Thun, Switzerland. “Use of a new method of Electrostimulation for hard-to-heal wounds“, Congress poster at EWMA congress 2012 in Vienna
  • Dr. Th. Zehnder, Spital Thun, Switzerland. “WMCS – a new treatment method for chronic wounds“, 31. Roundtable Wundverbund Südweste.V. June 2012.
  • Castana O, Dimitrouli A, Argyrakos T, Theodorakopoulou E, Stampolidis N, Papadopoulos E, Pallantzas A, Stasinopoulos I, Poulas K. “Wireless electrical stimulation: an innovative powerful tool for the treatment of a complicated chronic ulcer”. – Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2013 Mar
  • Konstantinos Poulas, Manousos E. Kambouris, George Lagoumintzis, Adisaputra Ramadhinara: Application of Wireless Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation in Treatment of Complicated Wounds: Clinical & In Vitro Studies– Presentation of research results from University of Patras, Dept of Pharmacy, Greece, & University of Jakarta, Wound Medical Care Service Center, Indonesia.
  • Ramadhinara, Poulas K.: “Use of wireless microcurrent stimulation for the treatment of diabetes-related wounds: 2 case reports” – Adv Skin Wound Care. 2013 Jan
  • A. Habrom, P. Wirsing: “Can WMCS improve the treatment of chronic wounds” – Presentation at the EWMA congress 2012 in Vienna.
  • Konstantinos Poulas: “WMCS – An Innovative Technology for Management of Hard to Heal Wounds” – Presentation of research results from Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras, Greece.
  • Debryna Dewi Lumanauw, Roys A. Pangayoman: “Wireless Microcurrent Stimulation Therapy for Wound Healing” – Indonesia CDK article 2018
  • Adisaputra Ramadhinara, MD: Wireless Micro Current Stimulation Promotes Healing Process of Chronic Diabetic Leg Ulcer. Case report from research at University of Jakarta, Wound Medical Care Service Center, Indonesia.
  • Peter G. Wirsing, MD; Maria Konstantakaki; and Konstantinos A. Poulas, PhD: Martorell’s Ulcer Successfully Treated by Wireless Microcurrent Stimulation Technology– Advances in Skin & Wound Care, February 2019
  • George Lagoumintzis , Zoi Zagoriti, Mogens S. Jensen, Theodoros Argyrakos, Constantinos Koutsojannis and Konstantinos Poulas: Wireless Direct Microampere Current in Wound Healing: Clinical and Immunohistological Data from Two Single Case Reports – Biosensors 2019,9, 107

RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL (RCT)

A double blinded, placebo-controlled trial regarding Wireless Micro Current Stimulation (WMCS) for chronic leg ulcer treatment has recently been completed at Bronovo Hospital in the Hague, Netherlands. Principal investigator: Dr. M. Larsen, MD, Phd. This trial was completed in late 2018 and publication is expected in Q3 2019.

WMCS FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS

Wounds that do not heal within 3 months are normally referred to as Chronic or “hard-to-heal” wounds. There are many types of Chronic Wounds, including:

  • Diabetic foot ulcers (Neuropathy/Angiopathy)
  • Pressure ulcers / Decubitus ulcers
  • Venous leg ulcers
  • Arterial leg ulcers
  • Mixed leg ulcers
  • Leg ulcers of lymphological origin
  • Leg ulcers of dermatological origin (e.g. pyoderma)
  • Other, e.g. post-operative healing disorders (e.g. after heart surgery)

As a result of the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases such as Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Chronic wounds globally is estimated at an alarming 7.6%.

WMCS treatment of Chronic Wounds:

Before starting WMCS treatment, it is important to correctly diagnose the type of chronic wound and adapt the correct primary treatment protocol.

  • Examine and treat the cause of wound.
  • Manage the pain.
  • Examine the periwound skin.
  • Take a swab (for obtaining a wound culture).
  • Examine wound exudate.

“Source: International Wound Journal, 2014 ISSN 1742-4801”

TYPICAL WMCS TREATMENT PLAN FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS:

  • Diabetic foot ulcers (Neuropathy/Angiopathy)
  • Cleansing/Debridement of the wound (if needed)
  • WMCS treatment for 45-60 min with 1.5 μA
  • Apply wound dressing
  • Repeat 1-3 above 3 times/week after irrigation of the wound

The healing times of Chronic Wounds depends on many factors, such as the age and size of the wound, the existence of infection and/or pain, the underlying cause of the wound (and if this cause can be eliminated or improved), sufficiency of diagnostic measures and the patient’s compliance to medical procedure/advice.

“Source: International Wound Journal, 2014 ISSN 1742-4801”

EXPECTED RESULTS FROM WMCS THERAPY FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS:

  • Healing time drastically reduced, typically a factor of 2-3 times faster than with traditional wound treatment.
  • Non-invasive pain free treatment
  • Excellent tolerability – no significant side effects
  • Treatment can be carried out in combination with other applied methods

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