Consensus on the Clinical Efficacy and Guidelines of Continuous Topical Oxygen Therapy for Wounds – JoWC LATAM Oct 2023
Expert-led Delphi consensus document in South America
Consenso de expertos sobre la eficacia clínica y directrices sobre la terapia de oxígeno transdérmico continuo para la cicatrzación de las heridas complejas o difíciles de cicatrizar.
Expert consensus on clinical efficacy and guidelines on continuous topical oxygen therapy (cTOT) for the healing of complex or difficult-to-heal wounds.
The document found that the “expert consensus supports the efficacy and safety of continuous transdermal oxygen in the treatment of chronic and/or difficult-to-heal ulcers.”
Key takeaways:
- Continuous transdermal oxygen therapy is effective and safe for treating chronic and hard-to-heal ulcers.
- Significant benefits observed: acceleration of healing, wound size reduction, and enhancement in patient quality of life (QoL).
- Efficacy found across various ulcer etiologies underscoring its therapeutic versatility
Citation: Pacheco YJ, Marin N, Ocampo DB, et al. (2023) Expert consensus on clinical efficacy and guidelines on continuous topical oxygen therapy for the healing of complex or difficult- to-heal wounds. JWC LATAM, Oct. 2023:1-37.