Use of Multimodal Long-Wave Infrared Thermography Devices in Clinical Practice.

Abstract

Background: The current practice of assessing wounds is highly dependent on visual examination and clinical judgment; these methods are highly subjective and leave great room for error. Objective measures of wound severity and healing are necessary tools that have been lacking in clinical practice. Long-wave infrared thermography (LWIT) has diverse applications that can be optimized to help detect and monitor wounds.

Methods: This work is a retrospective case series of pertinent patients encountered by the authors in clinical practice.

Results: Nine cases were ultimately selected to best represent the multitude of benefits that can be seen with the utilization of LWIT devices.

Conclusions: Through this case series, we show the many advantages of LWIT devices. This technology is safe, noninvasive, and user friendly and, most importantly, gives objective, instant, and repeatable measurements.