Laser Flashcards
1
Q
Laser physics
A
photons have same wavelength, same direction, little dispersal, collimated
Todays are made with diode*
2
Q
Dosage
A
brightness - output in mW time based Time x mW = Joules (E) ACUTE - 4-8 joules/cm squared NEUROPATHIC - most common dose 10-12 J/cm2
3
Q
How Works?
A
IDK?!?! good one starsky Chromophore - light activated helps RBCs, mitochondria, fibroblasts, melanocytes ATP production ^ phagocytosis ^ collagen synthesis ^ macrophage production 4-5mm penetration
4
Q
Effects WBCs
A
rearrange and lyse pushing it into next stage of healing and thus pain relief is an indirect effects of healing
5
Q
Key Points
A
Inc mito respiration and APT synthesis
inc O2 released (RBC)
6
Q
Good, Bad, Use?
A
Insurance still considers it to be experimental
seems to have some good benefits cellularly
patients feel nothing
