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CARBOXYTHERAPY – SUPPORTIVE THERAPY IN CHRONIC WOUND TREATMENT

TAMARA SINOŽIĆ ; Tamara Sinožić Family Medicine Practice, Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
JADRANKA KOVAČEVIĆ ; Tamara Sinožić Family Medicine Practice, Mošćenička Draga, Croatia

Abstract

Carboxytherapy is a supportive method in chronic wound treatment conducted by cutaneous and subcutaneous injection of medical carbon dioxide (CO2). The primary effect of the injected CO2 is the correction of tissue hypoxia due to the Bohr effect. With its effects on endothelial growth factors, it stimulates neoangiogenesis and fibroblast collagen synthesis consequently leading to better wound healing. Carboxytherapy is used in many areas from chronic wound treatment, peripheral venous and arterial diseases, dermatologicaldiseases, to cosmetic medicine. It is minimally invasive, patients take it well, it is economically acceptable, and it can be conducted in outpatient conditions by properly trained doctors. The application of new technologic innovations in the healing processes, education and teamwork combined with developed holistic individual approach ensure good cooperation and mutual doctor-patient communication, enhance patient care and improve their quality of life.

Keywords

carboxytherapy; chronic wound; holistic approach

Hrčak ID:

120460

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/120460

Publication date:

13.4.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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