Brandwonddiepte bepalen met laser-Doppler-imaging

Translated title of the contribution: Determining depth of burns using laser Doppler imaging

C M Legemate, M J Hop, M K Nieuwenhuis, E Middelkoop, M E van Baar, C H van der Vlies

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Abstract

Early accurate assessment of burn depth is important to determine the optimal treatment of burns (conservative versus surgery). Laser Doppler imaging (LDI) is a technique that allows accurate measurement of burn depth by measuring dermal perfusion. Although it has been demonstrated that LDI led to faster decisions as to whether or not to operate, this has not lead to shorter wound healing time or cost savings in Dutch burn care. LDI is used in all Dutch burn centres. In case of doubt about the depth of a burn in primary or secondary care, referral to a burn centre is advisable.

Translated title of the contributionDetermining depth of burns using laser Doppler imaging
Original languageDutch
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume162
Publication statusPublished - 10 Apr 2018

Keywords

  • burns
  • diagnostic imaging
  • early diagnosis
  • laser-doppler flowmetry
  • skin

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