(PI-011) Early Experience with a Novel Vibrating Mechanical</span><span>Debridement Tool for use on Diabetic Ulcers

Introduction:

Introduction: The novel vibrating mechanical debridement tool

(VMDT) uses low sonic level frequency vibrations to help scrub and debride wounds. This tool is battery powered with a reusable handpiece that can be wiped clean. This novel hand-held tool uses vibrational technology in combination with debridement and scrubbing heads and has been used to cleanse wounds, safely disrupt biofilm and necrotic tissue. The purpose of the study was to evaluate this new tool in the normal patient care environment to determine functionality and patient acceptance.

Methods:

Methods: A group of consenting patients with diabetic ulcers was treated in a comparable manner to normal cleansing/debridement techniques, but instead substituting the VMDT for the scalpel and sharp curette. Images were captured of the cleansing/debridement progress plus the patients were asked about overall satisfaction.

Results:

Results: Clinically, the VMDT achieved a similar amount of cleansing/debridement as traditional methods (scalpel and sharp curettes). Patient satisfaction/ compliance increased along with the pain reduction through vibratory analgesia.

Discussion:

Conclusion/

Discussion: The VMDT provides adequate cleansing/ debridement and disruption of biofilm while increasing patient satisfaction. There could be a place in the physician's practice for this instrumentation and to also be used safely by other trained healthcare professionals.

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