P1598USE EXPERIENCE OF FIRAPY (FAR-INFRARED THERAPY) TREATMENT FOR WOUND OF HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

Abstract Background and Aims By using far-infrared irradiation, Firapy treatment is expected to improve blood flow by expanding peripheral blood vessels and an effect of promoting wound healing due to its non-thermal effect. The aim is to discuss the clinical effects of Firapy treatment applying to dialysis recipients with lower extremity wounds. Method Two dialysis patients with diabetic nephropathy who developed lower extremity wounds were included in this study. Starting from the initial stage of the wound, patients received wound rinsing at each dialysis, followed by a 30-minute Firapy treatment. The following items were observed over time from the beginning of the treatment. Evaluation and examination were then conducted. (1) The wound healing process was evaluated over time from wound measurements, images, and records. Results In both cases, early initiation of Firapy treatment resulted in good healing without leaving any signs of infection or scarring. By using far-infrared irradiation, Firapy treatment has been considered to be an effective therapeutic means due to it could enhance angiogenesis and microcirculation which allows restoration of blood flow in ischemic tissue and its effect of promoting wound healing. Conclusion Appling Firapy treatment to the wound showed the possibility of making wound healing be faster and healed beautifully. Firapy treatment has been considered to be one of effective way to wound healing. We are looking forward to use Firapy treatment for other cases.