Supporting the Patient Journey: The Use of Topical Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Wound Pain Management

Authors: Windy Cole; Emma Woodmansey
Presented at: GWC 2023, Malaysia
Keywords: continuous topical oxygen therapy (cTOT), pain management, quality of life, opioids, NATROX® O₂
Summary:
Case report looking at how topical oxygen therapy can support pain management and wound healing with minimal side effects while increasing quality of life.
Results showed:
- By week 2, pain dropped to 3 on a 10-point scale.
- By week 3, the patient was completely pain-free.
- By week 5, wound the completely closed with 100% epithelial tissue and no associated pain.