LASERTERAPIA COMO COADJUVANTE NO TRATAMENTO DE LESÃO DECORRENTE DA NEUROPATIA DIABÉTICA

Abstract

Low Power Laser therapy has been shown to be an adjunct in several treatments, as it promotes actions of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and healing nature. This form of treatment assists in lesions resulting from diabetic neuropathy, which is a complication of Diabetes Mellitus, which is defined as the presence of symptoms and/or signs of peripheral nerve dysfunction in people with diabetes. This dysfunction generates loss of sensitivity, which makes it an important risk factor in the development of foot injuries. Therefore, the objectives of this research were to observe and describe the evolution of diabetic neuropathy injury, performing adjuvant use of laser in treatment, recording the development of the lesion, presenting the concepts of Diabetic Foot and Neuropathy and the nurse's action in the face of injuries. The case report was used as a methodological principle. This research was conducted through data obtained by a Health/Nursing Clinic in Rio de Janeiro, and it is a retrospective case, chosen because it is a diabetic neuropathic lesion, which made use of LBI therapy, as well as information collected in medical records, photographic records and also research in literature such as articles, books and online magazines. The present study showed an evolution of the lesion through the properties of the laser (analgesia, antinflammation, and tissue repair), making it possible that a member with prognosis for amputation could be fully recovered. Therefore, it is necessary that nurse professionals are ahead in care about injuries, enjoying their right, provided for in the resolution of COFEN no. 0567/2018.