Intravenous ultraviolet blood irradiation (UVOI)

UFOB, or ultraviolet blood irradiation, is a procedure in which human blood is exposed to ultraviolet optical radiation. Today this method of treatment has gained great popularity. This is due to its simplicity, safety for the human body, as well as good performance indicators. This method has been successfully used for more than 70 years. During this time, we managed to hone as much as possible how to use it in order to achieve the best results.

Ultraviolet blood irradiation (UFOI) is carried out using special equipment - a source of low-intensity ultraviolet radiation. As the name suggests, the method involves irradiating a small amount of the patient’s blood (1-3 ml per 1 kg of weight) with ultraviolet quanta. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, complex biochemical and biophysical processes are launched in the blood, which lead to an improvement in human health.

UFOK is a safe and effective procedure that has been used for many years in various areas of clinical practice. It stimulates a person’s own compensatory capabilities and can be used both independently and in complex therapy for many diseases.

As a result of UVOC, oxygen transport is improved, the risk of blood clots is reduced, the immune system is strengthened and metabolic processes are stimulated, tissue regeneration improves, and antispasmodic and vasodilating effects appear.

Indications for UVOC

Indications UFOK is indicated for acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of various organs:

• in gynecology for colpitis, endometritis, vaginitis, etc.
• in urological practice: for prostatitis, urethritis, cystitis;
• in proctology: for paraproctitis, perianal fissures.

The use of UVOC is allowed for such severe pathologies as sepsis.

The positive effect of this procedure has been proven for intoxication of various etiologies: drug poisoning, alcohol intoxication.

Any sluggish inflammatory process with frequent exacerbations can serve as a basis for prescribing UVOC. In case of chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis, adnexitis and other diseases, the prophylactic procedure can achieve a significant reduction in the frequency of disease relapses.

The stimulating effect of ultraviolet radiation on the blood on the activity of the endocrine glands provides sufficient grounds for prescribing this procedure for diabetes mellitus, menstrual irregularities in women, and decreased potency in men caused by hormonal factors.

Blood irradiation occupies an important place in terms of the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, since exposure to ultraviolet light on the blood leads to an improvement in the rheological properties of the blood - a decrease in viscosity and coagulability. This allows for the prevention of strokes and heart attacks.

Contraindications for UVOC

This method of therapeutic treatment should not be used in cases where the following contraindications exist:

• Hemophilia;
• Bleeding of various nature;
• Porphyria or protoporphyria disease;
• Acute period of tuberculosis;
• Photodermatosis;
• Severe cerebrovascular accident;
• Various forms of cancer.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation on autologous blood can cause photoallergy. The use of UVOC in the presence of contraindications can cause dizziness, chills, various neurovegetative reactions, and also, in rare cases, bronchospasm.

Thus, contraindications for UVOC are hypotension, anemia, hypocoagulation, photodermatitis, malignant diseases, stage III circulatory failure.

When is it necessary to do UVOC?

Intravenous ultraviolet irradiation is prescribed for intolerance to drugs for cleansing, removing drugs, ethanol metabolites. After eliminating the consequences of intoxication, the patient's condition quickly improves. Headaches, tremors, sleep problems disappear, and the craving for alcohol and drugs decreases.

Indications for cleaning:

• withdrawal syndrome in chronic alcoholism, binge drinking;
• severe hangover, withdrawal symptoms;
• delirium;
• acute mental disorders;
• overdose of narcotic substances, poisoning with surrogate alcohol-containing products.

UFO is prescribed in case of a breakdown after drug coding, which reduces the risk of developing severe complications. UFOK eliminates the clinical manifestations of post-withdrawal syndrome after the first session. When the cleansing course is completed, psychologists work with the patient. If a person is ready, clinic specialists select effective rehabilitation methods.

What does ILBI do?

ILBI in the clinics of JSC Family Doctor

Laser blood purification:

• helps improve immunity;
• has a vasodilating effect;
• improves blood microcirculation, has an anti-edematous effect;
• increases the oxygen transport function of the blood;
• helps reduce inflammation (antibacterial effect);
• normalizes metabolic processes (ensures normalization of protein, lipid, carbohydrate and intracellular energy balance);
• has an analgesic effect.

The healing effect of the procedure lasts from 4 to 6 months.

How does the session work?

Irradiation is carried out in a special room, in compliance with all rules of asepsis and antiseptics. The necessary equipment is a device equipped with a wave generator and a light guide. There is no pain or other unpleasant sensations during the session.

Procedure algorithm:

1. The patient lies down on the couch.
2. The nurse exposes the forearm area.
3. A needle from the intake system is inserted into the vein. 200–300 ml of blood is collected and diluted with a substance to prevent clotting.
4. The prepared biological fluid is fed through a system of tubes into a cuvette with an emitter.
5. Cleaning time - 1 hour. Then the purified biomaterial is returned to the bloodstream.

For complete detoxification, improvement of well-being and functioning of internal organs, 8–10 procedures will be required. But the therapeutic effect appears immediately. Sessions are held every day or 3-4 times a week. At the LordMed narcological clinic, all necessary instruments and components undergo several stages of sterilization; there is no risk of developing infectious complications.

The positive effect lasts long after completion of treatment. If necessary, a repeat course can be carried out no earlier than after 6 months. If there are severe consequences of long-term use of drugs or alcohol, you should undergo 2-3 courses of therapy.

Literature

1. Vetchinnikova O. N. Extracorporeal ultraviolet irradiation of blood // Doctor, 1995. – No. 3 – P. 3–6.
2. Isakov V. A., Evgrafov V. D., Vodeyko L. P. et al. Extracorporeal photohemotherapy in the treatment of viral infections - St. Petersburg: Hippocrates, 1996. - 48 p.
3. Karandashov V.I., Chernyakov V.L., Vetchinnikova O.N. et al. Extracorporeal ultraviolet irradiation of blood in clinical medicine - St. Petersburg: Hippocrates, 1992. - 48 p.
4. Krylenko V. A., Odintsov E. S., Darinskaya V. S., et al. To the mechanism of therapeutic action of blood irradiated with ultraviolet radiation. // Anesthesiology and resuscitation – 1987 – No. 1. – pp. 29–32.
5. Lirtsman I.V., Filyukova O.B. Assessment of the influence of extracorporeal ultraviolet irradiation of autologous blood of patients in terminal conditions on some indicators of cellular immunity //Anesthesiology and Reanimatology - 1991. - No. 2. – pp. 37–38.
6. Treshchinsky A.I., Vasiliev G.A., Sheiman B.S. and others. Ultraviolet irradiation of autologous blood in the clinic. // Medical practice – 1984 – No. 3. – pp. 11–16.

UFOK results

The health-improving effect of exposure to UFOK blood may vary depending on the wavelength used, the number of procedures and the radiation dose. Depending on these factors, this procedure can stimulate different types of physiological reactions in the body. Using this process, it is possible to achieve a bactericidal effect, increase the synthesis of vitamin D, stimulate the production of antibodies, etc.

In general, the effect of the procedure comes down to strengthening the immune system and the general health of the entire human body or certain of its organs and tissues. The result of the procedure is comprehensive health improvement and more effective treatment of a number of diseases.

You can learn more about ultraviolet blood irradiation (UFOI) by calling the numbers listed on the website.

Ultraviolet irradiation of blood (UVR blood, blood purification)

Ultraviolet irradiation of blood is an express option for blood purification, which has a general strengthening, anti-allergic, stimulating, anti-inflammatory and metabolic effect. Successfully used in many areas of clinical medicine.

Currently, UVOC has gained wide recognition due to its relative simplicity, safety, cost-effectiveness, and most importantly, high therapeutic effectiveness.

There are a number of therapeutic effects that appear under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation of the blood: oxygen transport in the body improves (strong antioxidant effect), blood viscosity decreases, toxins are eliminated, resistance to viruses and bacteria increases, metabolism is activated, the process of cell rejuvenation occurs, and much more. The most important is the immunostimulating effect. UVR in the blood causes the death of microorganisms, increases the body's resistance and immunity, activates metabolism and oxidative processes in cells and tissues. Cells begin to renew and rejuvenate faster. UVR increases the activity of T- and B-leukocytes, complement and lysozyme, improves oxygen transport in the body.

Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation energy, blood viscosity decreases (by about 30%), the aggregation of blood cells and the formation of blood clots are reduced, and old blood clots dissolve faster. Leukocytes move more actively to the site of inflammation, accelerating its resorption. When treating patients with purulent wounds, UVOC leads to a reduction in tissue swelling and accelerates their healing. Ultraviolet radiation in the blood also has a strong antioxidant effect. During UVOC, the body's antioxidant system is activated, which stimulates lipid peroxidation - fats are oxidized and peroxidates are formed - substances that renew cell membranes and are harmful to viruses and bacteria.

The method is based on intravascular treatment of the patient's blood with ultraviolet optical radiation. Modern devices for ultraviolet irradiation allow photomodification of blood in four ranges of optical radiation. The invention of fiberglass materials and the creation of ultra-thin disposable light guides made this procedure as comfortable and safe as possible.

As a result of such exposure, a certain group of molecules is excited, highly sensitive to a given light spectrum. Through complex biochemical reactions, a general response of the entire body develops, including a range of therapeutic effects, often exceeding pharmacological therapy. The most important of them is the immunostimulating effect. The use of ultraviolet radiation in the blood causes active aggression of the body against foreign microorganisms, regardless of their nature (viruses, protozoa, bacteria, etc.). This effect develops after the first procedures. This method can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with antimicrobial agents, especially when the infectious focus is large.

The positive effect of this treatment method persists for a long time, and if necessary, the course is repeated no earlier than after 6 months. Even in the most weakened patients, the need to repeat the course of treatment arises no earlier than after 6 months. In such cases, repeated courses of treatment (up to 2 - 3 courses) are recommended if indicated.

Indications for ultraviolet irradiation of blood:

• in gynecology: colpitis, endomyometritis, salpingoophoritis, ovarian sclerocystosis, vaginal candidiasis, menopause, female infertility, late toxicosis of pregnancy, etc.
• urological diseases: prostatitis, urethritis, chronic pyelonephritis, cystitis;
• sexually transmitted infections: herpes, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis, gardnerellosis, cytomegalovirus;
• skin diseases: psoriasis, erysipelas, furunculosis, acne, neurodermatitis, rosacea, pyoderma, urticaria, eczema;
• diseases of the internal secretion organs: diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, obesity, premenstrual syndrome, male infertility, impotence;
• intoxication of various origins (alcohol, medicinal, narcotic), including withdrawal states;
• surgical diseases such as osteomyelitis, paraproctitis, long-term non-healing infected wounds, bedsores, gangrene
• diseases of the digestive system: pancreatitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer of the stomach, duodenum, ulcerative colitis
• lung diseases: purulent bronchitis, bronchial asthma, suppurative processes in the lungs;
• chronic inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs: sinusitis, rhinitis, sinusitis;
• atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels, atherosclerosis of heart vessels (angina pectoris), atherosclerosis of blood vessels of the lower extremities, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis;
• cardiovascular diseases: coronary heart disease, chronic arterial insufficiency of the extremities, impaired cerebral blood flow, obliterating arterial diseases;
• rheumatoid polyarthritis and arthritis of other etiologies;
• acute and chronic renal failure;
• prevention of exacerbation of chronic diseases in autumn, spring, etc.

How is UVB of blood performed:

Ultraviolet irradiation of blood is carried out under sterile conditions. A needle with a diameter of 0.8 - 1.2 mm is inserted into a peripheral vein. The patient's blood enters the system with a transparent cuvette, and then into the apparatus, where it is irradiated with ultraviolet rays both during the blood collection and return phases. Session duration: 40-60 minutes. The course of treatment is 5-10 sessions - selected individually depending on the course and nature of the disease. The clinical effect appears after 2-3 procedures.

But, it is necessary to keep in mind that ultraviolet irradiation of blood, like all other methods of treatment, has its contraindications. Therefore, ultraviolet irradiation of blood is carried out only after a thorough examination and consultation with a specialist.

Contraindications for ultraviolet irradiation of blood are:

• oncological diseases, including blood diseases
• mental illness
• active tuberculosis, syphilis, AIDS (HIV)
• epilepsy
• ongoing bleeding, hemophilia
• intolerance to sunlight, UV radiation
• taking medications that increase photosensitivity

Patients with porphyria and pellagra have endogenous photosensitizers that can cause severe phototoxic reactions. Some drugs (tetracyclines, phenothiazines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides) are also photosensitizers, so phototoxic and photoallergic reactions are possible during their use. When treated with photohemotherapy, there are no restrictions on the age of patients. The period of pregnancy and lactation is also not considered a contraindication.

Necessary laboratory tests before performing the blood purification procedure:

• Clinical blood test.
• Total protein in the blood.
• Blood test for: hepatitis, HIV, syphilis.
• Examination by a dermatovenerologist.
• Examination by a local doctor or specialist doctor to establish indications for ultraviolet irradiation of blood.

ALL EXAMINATION RESULTS MUST BE IN THE PATIENT'S OUTPATIENT CARD!

Carrying out ultraviolet irradiation of blood in the Krupskaya Central District Hospital

Ultraviolet irradiation of blood is a safe procedure when performed by professionals. UFO blood is carried out in a special ward of the department of anesthesiology and resuscitation of the Krupskaya Central District Hospital by an anesthesiologist-resuscitator and nurse anesthetist. All components and consumables are disposable, the procedure is carried out under sterile conditions.

The procedure of ultraviolet irradiation of blood is paid. Payment is made at the hospital accounting office ( room 208 only after agreement with the head of the department of anesthesiology and resuscitation of the indications, the possibility of procedures, as well as the date and time of their implementation.

Consultations on all issues related to ultraviolet blood irradiation procedures by phone: 5-57-66, 5-58-18, 2-04-09.

Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation – Nikolai Leonidovich Gorsky.

Contraindications

Like all medications, such procedures also have contraindications. First of all, these are incessant bleeding and hemophilia, oncology, exacerbation of tuberculosis, poor circulation in the brain and others. Before irradiation, our doctors will conduct an examination (if necessary) and also provide comprehensive consultation.

Pregnancy is not a contraindication. Expectant mothers can safely undergo ultraviolet blood irradiation in St. Petersburg ; this will not have a negative impact on the health of the woman herself or the child in the womb. Important! It is your responsibility to tell your doctor about the pills and other medications you are taking.

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Main indications

Typically, UVOC is part of complex therapy for the following pathologies:

• diabetes mellitus;
• diffuse toxic goiter;
• hypothyroidism;
• toxic encephalopathies;
• endocrine forms of infertility;
• ovarian dysfunction;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• parproctitis;
• impotence;
• psoriasis and eczema;
• cancer;
• bacterial abscesses of internal organs.

UVOC sessions are carried out in specially equipped manipulation rooms using disposable consumable kits.

How is treatment carried out?

Initially, it is worth noting that ultraviolet irradiation of blood is done under completely sterile conditions. To carry out the entire procedure, you will need a special apparatus, as well as a needle with a diameter of 0.8-1.2 mm. It is injected into a vein, after which a certain volume of blood flows through an ultraviolet ray of light, and so all the blood in the body is gradually purified.

Total procedure time: from 10 to 50 minutes, and the entire course of treatment ranges from 5 to 10 sessions. The result is visible after the first 2-3 procedures.