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Melvin J. Breite, MD
Bayside, NY

JAMA. 1993;269(21):2735.

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To the Editor.

—The article by Ferrell et al¹ describing a randomized trial of low-air-loss beds for treatment of pressure ulcers was well designed, but the conclusion lacks some up-to-date information. The authors appear satisfied with improved healing of the pressure ulcers in the trial and discuss the value of these beds in restoring comfort and quality of life for nursing home residents. They admit, however, that they did not consider the economics of widespread use of low-air-loss bed technology.

Apparently, they were not aware of the study by Itoh et al,² or they would have learned that pressure ulcers are being completely healed—and at substantial economic savings.

The study by Itoh et al, conducted at the New York University service at Goldwater Memorial Hospital, New York, evaluated the effect of Diapulse (pulsed high-frequency, high-peak power electromagnetic energy; Diapulse of America, Manhassett, NY) in healing of pressure ulcers. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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