NATROX® O₂ Case Reports: Evaluating the outcomes of 8 DFU patients
Title: Evaluating the outcomes of 8 patients with diabetic foot ulcers using a new topical oxygen delivery device
Authors: Dr. Harikrishna KR Nair
Citation: Nair, H.KR, 2019. Evaluating the outcomes of 8 patients with diabetic foot ulcers using a new topical oxygen delivery device, Wounds Asia, 2(1): 40-43.
Keywords: Compliance, concordance, DFU, PAD
Key points:
- Highlights the global scale of chronic wounds, then focuses on Malaysia.
- Highlights the impact PAD has on wound healing, commonly seen in conjunction with diabetes.
- 8 patients with DFUs on the higher scale of severity. Recent competitor papers have focused on superficial wounds only.
- All participants showed significant changes in wounds, with 7 healing completely.
- Considering the duration of the wounds prior to using NATROX® O₂ the treatment length was fairly short by comparison.
- 87% success rate for wound closure during the study period.
Discussion points:
- No wound infections during the study. This is exceptional as DFUs normally suffer a high infection rate.
- Ease of use and therefore enhanced patient concordance / compliance.
Key takeaways:
- Shows the use of NATROX® O₂ on DFUs.
- Supports findings from other studies, which reported similar success rates.
- Highlights the ease of use of NATROX® O₂ for clinicians and patients.