Accel-Heal® is a medical device that promotes and stimulates healing in leg ulcers through the use of electroceutical energy.
Developed and designed with ease of clinical application and patient comfort in mind, Accel-Heal® delivers a sequence of pre-programmed, low level and sub-sensory electrical energy through the skin surface. This helps to reduce the inflammation and improve cell migration to the ulcer site resulting in tissue repair.
An Accel-Heal® treatment course consists of six, battery powered 48 hour single use units and electrode pads. The pads should be applied to healthy skin either side of the wound and then connected to the Accel-Heal® unit, during a standard care procedure (dressing change).
Product Features
- Wearable with each unit measuring 7cm X 4cm X 2cm and can be placed underneath dressings and bandages
- Painless and comfortable to sleep on whilst in use
- Used alongside standard dressing without the need to change treatment plan
Product Benefits[1-5]
- Promotes and stimulates healing
- Easy to use
- Helps reduce pain
- Helps reduce oedema
- Helps reduce exudate
References
[1] Guest JF, et al. (2015) Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of an externally applied electroceutical device in managing venous leg ulcers in clinical practice in the UK. Journal of Wound Care, 24(12).
[2] Ovens, L. (2015) Getting it right for patients and budgets. Wounds UK, 11(3): 96-101.
[3] Ovens, L. (2014) Electroceutical therapy to manage complex leg ulcers: a case series of three patients. Wounds UK, 10(2): 78-83.
[4] Greaves, T. (2014) Improving patient quality of life with innovative electroceutical technology: a case series. Wounds UK, 10(4).
[5] Griffin, J. (2013) Improving outcomes through innovation: An evaluation of Accel-Heal in chronic wounds. Wounds UK, 9(4).
