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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is nonthermal plasma?
Nonthermal plasma refers to a partially ionized gas that is not in thermal equilibrium. It contains a mix of charged particles, such as ions and electrons, but the gas temperature remains relatively low, unlike traditional thermal plasmas.
How is nonthermal plasma generated?
Nonthermal plasma can be generated through various methods including dielectric barrier discharge, atmospheric pressure glow discharge, corona discharge, and microwave or radio frequency excitation. These techniques create an electric field that ionizes the gas without significantly increasing its temperature.
Is nonthermal plasma safe?
Nonthermal plasma is generally considered safe when used properly. However, it is important to follow prescribed safety measures and guidelines when working with nonthermal plasma systems. When used for medical treatment it is especially important that parameters, such as gas composition, power level, and treatment duration, be carefully controlled to ensure the desired effects while minimizing potential risks.
How does nonthermal plasma treatment work?
Nonthermal plasma treatment works by generating a partially ionized gas that contains reactive species such as ions, electrons, and radicals. These reactive species can interact with biological or chemical targets, leading to various effects such as sterilization, disinfection, surface modification, and pollutant degradation.
Can nonthermal plasma treatment replace traditional treatments?
Nonthermal plasma treatment is a complementary approach that can be used in conjunction with traditional treatments. It offers unique advantages in certain applications but may not entirely replace established therapeutic methods. The suitability of nonthermal plasma treatment depends on the specific condition and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
What is nitric oxide (NO)?
Nitric oxide (NO) is a colorless gas composed of one nitrogen atom (N) and one oxygen atom (O). It is a highly reactive molecule and plays crucial roles in various biological processes.
What are the functions of nitric oxide in the body?
Nitric oxide serves as a signaling molecule in the body, regulating various physiological processes, including vasodilation, neurotransmission, immune response and cell signaling.
What conditions are treated with nitric oxide?
Nitric oxide is commonly used as a treatment for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary hypertension.
Can anyone receive nitric oxide treatment?
Nitric oxide treatment is prescribed and administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The eligibility for treatment depends on the specific medical condition and its suitability for nitric oxide therapy. Only a qualified medical practitioner can determine whether nitric oxide treatment is appropriate for an individual.
Further Reading
Concord of Well-Being: Unveiling the Dynamic Duo of Nitric Oxide and Cold Plasma in Health and Wellness
In the world of health and wellness, two remarkable players are making waves – nitric oxide and cold plasma. Let's break down these scientific superheroes in simple terms and explore the incredible benefits they bring to the table. Nitric Oxide: The Circulation...
Plasma Futures Participates at Walsh University’s Science and Technology Summit
Back in November, Plasma Futures was thrilled to have played a pivotal role in the recent Walsh University Science and Technology Summit, an event that brought together brilliant minds to explore the latest advancements in science and technology. Our team actively...
Plasma Futures presents at 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium
So honored to present at the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium about an exciting new technology from Plasma Futures that provides on-demand nitric oxide! https://www.health.mil/ https://lnkd.in/gNVneeyY I met many wonderful men and women of the United...
Plasma-Treated Solutions (PTS) in Cancer Therapy
Hiromasa Tanaka, Sander Bekeschus, Dayun Yan, Masaru Hori, Michael Keidar, Mounir Laroussi Cold physical plasma is a partially ionized gas generating various reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) simultaneously. ROS/RNS have therapeutic effects when applied...
Cold Plasma Systems and their Application in Surface Treatments for Medicine
Francisco L Tabares, Ita Junkar In this paper, a review of cold plasma setups and the physical and chemical processes leading to the generation of active species is presented. The emphasis is given to the interaction of cold plasmas with materials used in medical...
The Antimicrobial Effect of Cold Atmospheric Plasma against Dental Pathogens-A Systematic Review of In-Vitro Studies
Gert Jungbauer, Dominick Moser , Steffen Müller, Wolfgang Pfister, Anton Sculean, Sigrun Eick Interest in the application of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in the medical field has been increasing. Indications in dentistry are surface modifications and antimicrobial...
Cold atmospheric plasma for SARS-CoV-2 inactivation
Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infectious virions are viable on various surfaces (e.g., plastic, metals, and cardboard) for several hours. This presents a transmission cycle for human infection that can be broken by developing new inactivation approaches. We...
Plasma Medicine: Applications of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma in Dermatology
Thoralf Bernhardt, Marie Luise Semmler, Mirijam Schäfer, Sander Bekeschus, Steffen Emmert, Lars Boeckmann The ability to produce cold plasma at atmospheric pressure conditions was the basis for the rapid growth of plasma-related application areas in biomedicine....
Application of Non-Thermal Plasma on Biofilm: A Review
Tripti Thapa Gupta [ORCID] and Halim Ayan The formation of bacterial biofilm on implanted devices or damaged tissues leads to biomaterial-associated infections often resulting in life-threatening diseases and implant failure. It is a challenging process to eradicate...