Modern medicine uses many methods in the treatment of various diseases. The benefits of ultraviolet rays on the body have long been known to modern science. This therapy is used for prevention and in the healing process for various ailments.
One of the effective methods is short-wave ultraviolet radiation (CUV). The procedure has several features. How is KUF physiotherapy carried out , what is it , will be discussed later.
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet is radiation that the human eye cannot see. These waves are in the range of 10-400 nm. Ultraviolet rays come in three forms. They differ in wavelength. The intensity of the impact on the human body depends on this.
Short-wave ultraviolet waves are often used in the process of physiotherapy of KUV. What is this Many medical institutions use this technique. As a result, special processes begin to occur in the skin.
Protein molecules are destroyed by ultraviolet radiation. Instead, more complex systems appear. This process is called photobiosynthesis. New complex molecules are distinguished by new chemical and physical properties. Bioradicals are also formed. Short-wave radiation falls into the category of the C-band of the spectrum. Therefore, such rays are called UFS.
Shortwave radiation
In the presence of certain indications, KUV physiotherapy was prescribed to many people . What it is, not everyone knows. Short ultraviolet waves have a length of 175-285 nm. Under natural conditions, this region of the spectrum is completely absorbed by the ozone layer of our planet.
KUF, or UVS rays are used in two methods. The first approach is used to irradiate wound surfaces or mucous membranes of the body. The second method is called autotransfusion of blood irradiation with ultraviolet light (AUFOK).
Short rays have a more pronounced sanitizing effect. They have antiviral, bactericidal and mycocidal effects. Such rays are absorbed by nucleic acid, DNA. This inhibits the development of fungus, bacteria and viruses. Also, such radiation destroys toxins that secrete harmful microorganisms (for example, Staphylococcus aureus, dysentery, tetanus, etc.).
Exposure to rays
The KUF procedure has a certain mechanism. At the beginning of the action of short rays on the body, a spasm of capillaries occurs, which lasts a short time. Then they expand over an extended period of time. Redness (erythema) appears on the irradiated area. The trail becomes clearly visible after a few hours. Erythema passes within 1-2 days.
Category C ultraviolet light stimulates cell respiration. The ion permeability of the membranes in this case increases. During the AUFC procedure, the amount of oxyhemoglobin in the blood increases. Blood oxygen capacity increases. As a result of subsequent chemical reactions, the body neutralizes toxic products.
The presented procedure allows you to normalize blood coagulation, and trophometabolic processes are activated in the tissues. The vessels dilate, blood circulation increases.
Features of UV rays of the C-zone of the spectrum
It should be noted that KUV physiotherapy at home should be carried out strictly in accordance with the recommendations of the equipment manufacturers and the attending physician. The fact is that the rays of the C-zone of the spectrum, which are called short, have the most intense effect on the body. If used incorrectly, you can significantly aggravate the disease, cause burns and other adverse effects.
UV rays penetrate under the skin by only 1 mm. However, this is quite enough to trigger various chemical reactions, protective mechanisms. It should be noted that KUF for children and adults can be very different. The skin of babies is more susceptible to such exposures. Therefore, when using the most intense form of ultraviolet exposure, great care must be taken.
When exposed to short UVR rays, erythema appears quickly. The doctor should prescribe a course of procedures for each patient according to an individual scheme. In this case, the level of sensitivity of the skin to radiation is taken into account.
Indications
The effect of KUF on the body is used during various medical procedures. Irradiation has a pronounced mycocidal, bactericidal effect. Therefore, it is used for inflammation of the nasal mucosa, throat, and other surfaces. The procedure also has an immunostimulating, coagulocorrection effect during blood irradiation. It speeds up metabolic processes.
Physiotherapy of the type presented is prescribed for various inflammatory processes in the acute and subacute phase. It is often prescribed in the treatment of sinusitis at home in adults. KUF is also an effective method in the complex treatment of skin diseases, inflammation of the inner ear, nasopharynx, tonsils, wounds and tuberculosis of the skin.
The AUFOK procedure is prescribed for an abscess, trophic ulcer, carbuncle, osteomyelitis. This technique is effective for coronary heart disease, hypertension, pneumonia, bronchitis (including chronic). Also, the procedure is prescribed for stomach ulcers, pyelonephritis, psoriasis, and diabetes.
Contraindications
It should be noted that the procedure presented has a number of contraindications. So, for example, KUV of the throat, nose, skin is not prescribed for patients with increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. The procedure for young children is strictly controlled by medical personnel. At home, in this case, the procedure is not recommended.
If an adult determines an increased sensitivity of the mucous membranes and skin to the presented procedure, it is also forbidden to prescribe it. In this case, the harm may be more than good.
AUFOK is not prescribed in the presence of mental illness, cerebrovascular accident, acute heart attack. It is also forbidden to irradiate with thrombocytopenia, hepatopathy, porphyria, callous ulcers, nephropathy. Blood KUF also leads to a significant deterioration in hypocoagulating syndrome of any etiology.
Cold, flu treatment
Today, treatment at home and in specialized medical institutions is carried out using special devices. The correct treatment is selected by the doctor of the corresponding specialization. The most common irradiation techniques can be reviewed for general reference.
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa , throat in the acute stage is treated according to a certain scheme. First, the patient is prescribed a single biodose of radiation. It is carried through the tube. KUF affect inflamed mucous membranes. The procedure is carried out daily. Each time, the biodose is increased by ½ until the irradiation intensity reaches 4 biodoses.
Using this technique, it is possible to treat sinusitis at home in adults . Irradiation is prescribed in suberythemic doses. The degree of exposure and the frequency of the procedures are prescribed by the doctor after a series of examinations.
Wound treatment
Physiotherapy KUF can be prescribed in the treatment of wound surfaces. The technique for treating a light abscess is carried out in combination with magnetotherapy, infrared radiation. Before the formation of a cavity with pus, the doctor can prescribe the KUF procedure. Irradiation is prescribed in the amount of 2-3 biodoses. Perform the procedure every other day.
Purulent wounds are irradiated with 4-8 biodoses. In this case, conditions are created for better rejection of dead tissue. At the second stage of treatment, epithelization is stimulated. Irradiation is carried out in suberythemic doses.
Clean wound surfaces are irradiated with 2-3 KUV biodoses. In this case, healthy skin is also affected at a distance of 3-4 cm from the wound. The procedure is repeated every 2 days. The same procedure is carried out in case of rupture of muscles and ligaments.
Irradiator design
Today on sale are many designs of irradiators. One of the most popular devices is KUF "Sun". However, there are many other options for such devices.
On sale are designs of irradiators of open and closed type. If you need to process a large surface, open irradiators are used. They propagate short waves throughout the space around them.
If you want to perform a concentrated action, closed lamps are used. They do not scatter the rays, but direct them in one precise beam. This allows you to act only on a clearly defined surface. This type of device is used more often with physiotherapy KUF. For long spectrum rays, open structures are used.
How to choose an irradiator?
The device KUF should be selected in accordance with the operating conditions. It can have different power and transmittance. When choosing, it is important to consider how many people will use this device at the same time. The range of diseases in which the apparatus presented can also be significant is also significant.
Lamps may differ in design and rating of rated power. If you need a device that will be used at home, you can give preference to models up to 130 watts. In hospitals and preventive institutions, devices with a power of 240 watts are used.
When choosing an irradiator, it is important to familiarize yourself with the quality certificates of the device. They must be provided when purchasing such equipment. A defective device can cause an aggravation of the patient's condition. This issue should be taken very responsibly.
Also, when choosing, it is necessary to take into account the design features of the lamp. At the same time, for what diseases the device will be used. There are many modifications of KUV type irradiators on sale.
Model selection
As already mentioned above, the irradiators of the KUF “Sun” are very popular today . There are many models of lamps presented. This allows you to choose the best option for many applications.
One of the possible options may be the lamp OUFb-04. It can emit rays with the shortest length. The analogue device is the Katun irradiator. It also emits ultraviolet rays from the C-band of the spectrum.
The presented irradiators lead to the rapid formation of erythema. She goes fast. After intense exposure, there is a slight pigmentation and peeling on the skin.
Short-wave irradiators are effective both in local exposure and in room processing. The first named models make it possible to produce a directed type of action.
Installing OUFK-03 will help create a mini solarium. Such procedures increase immunity, eliminate certain types of skin diseases. With this device you can disinfect rooms, prevent the development of fungus and pathogenic bacteria in the room.
Having considered how KUV physiotherapy is carried out , and what it is in general , you can make the right decision about the choice and operation of irradiators. Treatment and preventive measures must be performed strictly under the supervision of a physician.