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. 2021 Jul 6;11(7):1219. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics11071219

Table 2.

Competencies mandatory to perform fluorescence imaging of bacterial burden.

Fundamental Competencies Advanced Competencies
  • Setting up device (imaging in focus, download software, exporting images)

  • Capturing images (focusing)

  • Understanding range finder and light indicators

  • How to position and distance the patient and device appropriately

  • Adequate lighting conditions 1

  • How to interpret images with red fluorescence

  • How to interpret images with cyan fluorescence

  • Using image interpretation to plan treatment

  • Aligning image interpretation to location of elevated levels of bacteria

1 Darkness is required and achieved by turning off the lights or using a DarkDrape.