| Detection and removal of pathogenic biofilms on medical implant surfaces. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16282672 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Advances in sensor technology have had a significant impact in medical research and practice in the last decade. However, within the hospital environment problems still exist where the application of sensing technology could provide the solution. The presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria within hospitals and the risk of serious infection that they pose is a cause for concern. This paper describes a research project that has recently started at the University of Ulster investigating the potential of "Sense and Destroy" tactics to reduce the spread of medical device related infections. It is proposed that Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) probes implanted within a catheter may be used to detect subclinical biofilm formation. Furthermore, if the presence of a biofilm is detected, activation of a photocatalytic coating on the catheter wall may be used to inactivate the responsible microorganisms. |
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Authors:
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Patrick Dunlop; Louise Oliver; Tony Byrne; Eric McAdams |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Studies in health technology and informatics Volume: 117 ISSN: 0926-9630 ISO Abbreviation: Stud Health Technol Inform Publication Date: 2005 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-11-11 Completed Date: 2006-04-14 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9214582 Medline TA: Stud Health Technol Inform Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 213-7 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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Northern Ireland Bio-Engineering Centre, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, UK. psm.dunlop@ulster.ac.uk |
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Biofilms* Biosensing Techniques / methods* Cross Infection / diagnosis, therapy Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial Electric Impedance / diagnostic use Equipment and Supplies / microbiology* Humans Photochemotherapy / methods* Spectrum Analysis / methods Titanium / therapeutic use* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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13463-67-7/titanium dioxide; 7440-32-6/Titanium |
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