Advanced Platform Technology Center
Tissue Health Research Laboratory
Located in the basement of the LSCVAMC
The Tissue Health Research laboratory at the LSCVAMC, and under the direction of Dr. Kath Bogie, provides facilities for clinical research and assessment related to the treatment and prevention of chronic wounds. The instrumentation available in the laboratory includes Radiometer TCM blood gas monitors, LaserFlo laser Doppler blood flowmetry and interface pressure and force measurement systems, including Tekscan FlexiForce and CONFORMat systems. A Hammamatsu Niro-200 Monitor near-infrared spectroscopy system is available and is a General Electric (Milwaukee, WI) Logic 7 ultrasound system with a 9MHz linear array probe. Patient transfer equipment includes a hoist together with a Flomat for patient bed-to-bed transfers.