Fluorescent Light Energy: Healing with the speed of light

Presented by Becky Valentine, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, Frédéric Sauvé, DVM, DES, MSc, Dipl. ACVD, Anthony Yu, BSc, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ACVD

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1.5

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Questions

1. Which of the following is false? *

When stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator, PHOVIA gel can be used for up to 7 days after opening

The PHOVIA lamp has an anticipated life span of 666 hours or for 19,980 2-minute sessions

The cost of PHOVIA is comparable to traditional therapy in many cases, with the added advantage of no pills and no side effects

Each patient requires a new PHOVIA lamp

2. Endogenous chromophores: *

Are involved in DNA repair

Can boost mitochondrial activity

Are activated by different wavelengths of light at different levels of the skin.

All of the above

3. Which of the following best describes the cellular effects of photobiomodulation (PBM)? *

PBM results in increased secretion of growth factors which promotes wound healing and generates new collagen

PBM directly causes tissue burn, which then regenerates new tissue

PBM only works in a dark room

PBM works by stimulating electrons in the skin which then reduce inflammation and bacteria

4. Which statement is false? *

Blue light penetrates to 1 mm and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity

Magenta light penetrates to 25 mm and stimulates new bone growth

Yellow/orange light penetrates 1–2 mm and reduces inflammation around dermal blood vessels

Red light penetrates 1-6 mm in depth and reduces inflammation, promotes angiogenesis, and balanced collagen synthesis

5. The PHOVIA system differs from traditional low-level light therapy. These differences include all the following, except: *

PHOVIA penetrates multiple depths of epidermis

PHOVIA generates a wide range of light (polychromatic)

PHOVIA is less likely to create heat or burn the patient

PHOVIA must be positioned at precisely 90 degrees, or it will not be effective

6. What are the main indications for Photobiomodulation via Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE)? *

Skin Inflammation

Wound healing

Cutaneous bacterial infection

All of the above

7. An in vitro study has demonstrated the susceptibility of which organism to Phovia? *

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Malassezia pachydermatis

Candida albicans

Streptoccocus spp.

8. True or False. A meta-analysis has concluded that quicker resolution of deep pyoderma lesions can be achieved when antibiotic therapy is combined with photobiomodulation via fluorescent light energy versus antibiotic therapy alone. *

True

False

9. Which statement accurately reflects the literature regarding perianal fistula treatment options? *

Photobiomodulation is not considered a viable treatment option

Photobiomodulation has shown promise as a potential treatment

Photobiomodulation should only be used as an adjunct modality to treating perianal fistulas

Photobiomodulation has been proven ineffective in treating perianal fistulas

10. Which of the following statements is true? *

Phovia should be used cautiously alongside photosensitizing therapies to avoid potential interactions

Nonphotosensitizing therapies may compromise the effectiveness of Phovia when used concurrently

Phovia is contraindicated when used alongside any form of topical or systemic therapies, regardless of photosensitizing properties

Combining Phovia with photosensitizing topical or systemic therapies may enhance treatment outcomes without increasing the risk of adverse reactions