Analysis of equipment for phototherapy in institutions of dermatovenerologic profile

Abstract

Aims: to assess the current state of the technical support of medical organizations of the dermatovenerological profile with equipment for phototherapy of dermatoses. Materials and methods: information about the availability of equipment for phototherapy of dermatosis and/or the need to purchase it, the intensity of use of the available equipment for various nosologies, as well as problems related to its service, obtained from 64 medical organizations of the dermatovenerological profile in 62 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Results: 8 (12%) specialized medical organizations are currently not equipped with phototherapy equipment. In 56 medical organizations using phototherapy equipment, the share of foreign-made medical equipment is 84%. Of the 22 models of medical equipment, only 12 (54%) are included in the State Register of Medical Devices and have a valid registration certificate. 192 (75%) pieces of equipment of medical organizations are intended for local phototherapy in the medium-wave (UVB) or long-wave (UFA) ultraviolet radiation mode, and only 63 (25%) units are represented by ultraviolet cabins (57 UVA (PUVA) and UVB-311 cabins). and 6 UVA and UVB (SFT) booths). Out of 57 UV cabins, only 18 (32%) are simultaneously equipped with UVA and UVB-311 radiation sources. Half of the medical organizations of the dermatovenerological profile (50%) experience difficulties with servicing the installed devices, 43 (67%) medical organizations reported the need for equipment for phototherapy of dermatosis. Conclusions. Due to the instability of logistics and sanctions for the supply of medical equipment to the country, the development and registration of a medical device for phototherapy of dermatosis and T-cell lymphomas of the skin, and its further production in Russia, is relevant.