title: New Technique of Applying Topical Oxygen Therapy as a Cost-Effective Procedure.
abstract: To describe the newly designed technique of applying topical oxygen therapy for large wounds. C arm sterile disposable cover is used for covering the wound. For abdominal and pelvis wounds, two artificial holes are created at one end of the cover for the inclusion of the limb. Free end of the cover is secured with adhesive, and a hole is created for the insertion of the suction catheter. Oxygen cylinder is connected to the suction catheter, and oxygen is supplied at the rate of 10 L/min. Three patients were treated with topical oxygen therapy. These patients were cases of necrotizing soft tissue infections and large post traumatic wounds. There were less requirements of debridement and granulation tissue appeared earlier. The cost of one cycle of the therapy is less than 500 INR. Topical oxygen therapy is the recent modality for improved wound healing. The novel method of applying topical oxygen devised by us is effective, feasible, and cost-effective as compared to standard devices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095 India.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095 India.
authors.forename: Shashank
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aroor
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095 India.
authors.forename: Nikhil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095 India.
authors.forename: Arun
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095 India.
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, 110095 India.
authors.forename: Navneet
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kaur
keywords: Hyperbaric oxygen; Necrotizing soft tissue infection; New technique; Topical oxygen; Wound healing; Wound management