Characterization and evaluation of bactericidal effect and cytocompatibility of a low power ICP source for biomedical applications

The widespread use of antibiotics has led to emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms. This poses steep challenges in patients with extensive burns, which are particularly susceptible to opportunistic pathogens; since an effective treatment by means of antibiotics is not always achievable, new treatment alternatives are strongly in demand. Cold atmospheric plasmas as a source of reactive species, radicals, UV light, heat and charged particles are a promising technology to reduce bacterial load in chronic wounds.