Ozone therapy in the healing of chronic wounds of the lower limbs: a case series

Abstract

The aim was to carry out a descriptive report of a series of clinical cases on the effects of using ozone therapy as an adjuvant in the healing process of chronic wounds in adult patients undergoing outpatient treatment with a nursing professional. This is an experience report of a series of clinical cases that took place in a city in the State of Minas Gerais between March 2020 and July 2021. During the data collection period, 52 patients were treated in that office. Of these, 03 adult patients with lower limb wounds were selected to describe and report the cases and who agreed to participate in the study. The 03 patients analyzed were female, one was 82 years old, one was 58 years old and one was 30 years old. The type of lesions was 1 (33.3%) arterial lesion, 1 (33.3%) venous lesion with erysipelas, 1 (33.3%) necrotizing fasciitis. Ozone applied to skin lesions can favor the healing process, especially if associated with clinical care by a qualified professional with expertise in wound care; however, more studies that are robust are needed.