Veterinary medicine
APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS
IN EQUINE MEDICINE
PetCellpen® BENEFITS
For the veterinarian
- Cutting-edge technology for everyday use
- No consumables or disposables
- Wireless and lightweight (250g)
- Reduced use of antibiotics
- Results from the very first session
- Any species, body area and size
- No personal protective equipment required
- Stand-alone or adjunctive therapy to the clinical protocol
- No clipping or post-clipping cleaning
- Short and calm sessions
- Can be used by veterinarians and veterinary nurses
- Easy handling and application
For the patient
- Painless, minimal handling
- No adverse effects
- Treatment is well tolerated
- Reduces the consumption of pharmaceutical products
- Faster healing process
- Combats resistant infections
- Can be used on ulcerated tumours
- Extensive list of indications
- Effective in multi-resistant infections
- Depth of action of more than 1cm
This device is intended for use only by veterinary professionals for the treatment of small animals and horses.
Applications
Dermatology
Indications
- Insect bite allergy
- Habronemiasis
- Dermatitis and panniculitis
- Summer eczema (Equine Summer Dermatitis)
- Chronic scabs
The easy-to-handle EquCellpen® allows the veterinary physiotherapist to simultaneously apply direct cold plasma therapy and high-frequency electrotherapy. In this way, the healing of chronic wounds can be stimulated. Patients undergoing rehabilitation after surgery or those with typical sports injuries benefit from an accelerated and improved healing process thanks to the deep penetrating effect of the high-frequency therapy. Sport horses with muscle tension, spasms in the neck or back area as well as painful trigger points can be treated very effectively with EquCellpen® relaxation therapy. The short application times allow this form of therapy to be used in many different ways, and it can be combined well with other healing methods.
Orthopaedics and physiotherapy
Indications
- Bursitis and oedema
- Desmitis
- Tendon injuries
- Muscle scarring
- Pain in the back (Kissing spines)
- Haematomas / seromas
- Tendinitis and tenosynovitis
- Muscle tension and spasms
- Trigger points
- Post-operative rehabilitation
Treatment with EquCellpen® stimulates the metabolism, reduces swelling and promotes blood circulation. The stimulating effect of the cold plasma on cellular activity promotes regeneration of the injured tissue. The main orthopaedic indications in horses are long-term diseases of the lower limbs, especially tendons and ligaments, which lead to prolonged absences in sport horses. Chronic inflammations can be influenced favourably with the EquCellpen®. Thanks to its simple and wireless handling, the treatment can be carried out irrespective of the location and usually in combination with other measures. The short treatment time with the pen is a key advantage.
Wound healing
Indications
- Wounds at the corner of the mouth
- Saddle wounds
- Healing problems
- Burns
- Scar treatment
- Abscesses
In dermatology, the plasma produced by the EquCellpen® has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Cold atmospheric plasma has a proven and painless effect against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Bacterial dermatitis, in particular generalized malaria in horses, can be effectively treated with EquCellpen®. Chronic wounds, including those on exposed sites, can be healed due to the debridement effect on the one hand and the stimulation of cellular activity that promotes granulation on the other hand. Epithelialization is more organised, resulting in better quality repair tissue. As cold plasma can also reduce itching, it is ideal for improving the symptoms of itch and other allergy-related dermatitis.
All clinical cases
Download all successful clinical cases in equine medicine.
Therapeutic guide
Detailed instructions for use and according to therapeutic application.
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