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Ultrasound: acoustic pressure wound therapy
| Ultrasound Applications | High-Intensity Ultrasound | Low-Intensity Ultrasound |
|---|---|---|
| High frequency (MHz) | Contact | Contact |
| Thermal | Nonthermal | |
| Sports medicine | Fetal monitoring | |
| Low frequency (kHz) | Contact | Noncontact |
| Thermal | Nonthermal | |
| Debridement—cutting, emulsification, fragmentation of tissue | Healing—stimulates cells, removes bacteria, assists with maintenance debridement |
Adapted from Meeting Report/Plenary Session.11
