Overview of current applications in plasma medicine

Thomas P. Ryan; Kenneth R. Stalder

doi:10.1117/12.2255792

22 February 2017 Overview of current applications in plasma medicine

Thomas P. Ryan, Kenneth R. Stalder

Proceedings Volume 10066, Energy-based Treatment of Tissue and Assessment IX; 1006606 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2255792
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2017, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Plasma medicine is a rapidly growing field of treatment, with the number and type of medical applications growing annually, such as dentistry, cancer treatment, wound treatment, Antimicrobial (bacteria, biofilm, virus, fungus, prions), and surface sterilization. Work promoting muscle and blood vessel regeneration and osteointegration is being investigated. This review paper will cover the latest treatments using gas-based plasmas in medicine. Disinfection of water and new commercial systems will also be reviewed, as well as vaccine deactivation. With the rapid increase in new investigators, development of new devices and systems for treatment, and wider clinical applications, Plasma medicine is becoming a powerful tool in in the field of medicine. There are a wide range of Plasma sources that allows customization of the effect. These variations include frequency (DC to MHz), voltage capacity (kV), gas source (He, Ar; O₂, N₂, air, water vapor; combinations), direct/indirect target exposure, and water targets.

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Thomas P. Ryan and Kenneth R. Stalder "Overview of current applications in plasma medicine", Proc. SPIE 10066, Energy-based Treatment of Tissue and Assessment IX, 1006606 (22 February 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2255792

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