Laser Flashcards
What does LASER stand for?
Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
What is “Cold Laser”?
term to separate therapeutic laser from surgical or other lasers which are used to cut or burn
won’t cause tissue destruction
photochemical not thermal
Goal of Low Level Laser/Phototherapy
to deliver light energy units from infrared laser radiation, called photons, to damaged cells
stimulate mitochondria to accelerate production of ATP
Goal of Low Level Laser/Phototherapy
to deliver light energy units from infrared laser radiation, called photons, to damaged cells
stimulate mitochondria to accelerate production of ATP
Basic Biological Effects
- increased cell growth
- increased metabolic activity
- faster wound healing
- anti-inflammatory action
- increased vascular activity
- reduced fibrous tissue formation
- stimulated nerve function
- pain reduction
Basic Biological Effects
- increased cell growth
- increased metabolic activity
- faster wound healing
- anti-inflammatory action
- increased vascular activity
- reduced fibrous tissue formation
- stimulated nerve function
- pain reduction
Class 1
safest-lowest power
ineffective in delivering photons to deep tissue
aka laser pointers
Class 1
safest-lowest power
ineffective in delivering photons to deep tissue
aka laser pointers
Class 2 to 3
modulating or super pulsing laser output power
allows use of very high power levels-no heat or damage
Class 2 to 3
modulating or super pulsing laser output power
allows use of very high power levels-no heat or damage
Class 4
diffused lasers which cover a wider area may have better healing results.
increase photo delivery to deeper tissues and increase the amount of heat generated
Class 4
diffused lasers which cover a wider area may have better healing results.
increase photo delivery to deeper tissues and increase the amount of heat generated
