Dermatological Indications; Furuncle, Carbuncle - gbo Medizintechnik ULTRATHERM 1008 Instructions For Use Manual

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Dermatological Indications

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Inflammatory and purulent conditions such as furuncles, carbuncles,
sweat gland abscesses, paronychia and panaris can be favorably treat-
ed with high-frequency heat therapy. In the acute stage the inflammation
should be stopped or suppressed. At a later stage, colliquation should
be accelerated.
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In dermatology, the use of coil (induction-field) electrodes rather than
capacitor (dielectric-field) electrodes is recommended for treatment.
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As the condition improves, continue the treatment until the wound is fully
closed.

Furuncle, carbuncle

Definition:
Goal of treatment:
Favorable combinations:
Mode
Applicator
Location of treatment
Electrode-skin distance
Duration of treatment
Treatment dosage
Treatment interval
Notes
Important!
Inflammation of the hair follicle
Carbuncle: dense group of furuncles
Quick healing (i.e. acceleration of colliquation)
Short-wave or microwave therapy is the preferred meth-
od. UV-radiation, hot immersion or partial baths with ad-
dition of chamomile or arnica
Heat therapy – short-wave
Pulsed mode
Plate electrodes / Monode
Above inflammation
Active: 1 cm (small elec-
trode plate above the in-
flammation focus)
1 min – 2 min
Dosage: 1
Daily
Can also be treated well with coil electrodes.
In the beginning stage (small boil) it is often possible to
achieve improvement with one treatment.
In the advanced stage, the colliquation takes place in the
direction chosen during the application. This can be used
to good advantage with nose furuncles. Deep furuncles
that are not open can be treated 2 minutes, ESD 2 cm.
Auditory canal furuncle:
ESD afflicted ear: 1.5 cm, press against auricle
ESD healthy ear: 3 cm with larger electrode
Higher and longer dosages involve the danger of spread-
ing! With open furuncles the wound must be dry; other-
wise there is danger of being burned. Manual manipula-
tions are contraindicated!
Passive: 4 cm with larger
electrode
1 – 2 treatments
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