The research on the BLAST device demonstrates the effectiveness of electrical stimulation in reducing bacterial growth, particularly against Staphylococcus epidermidis under acidic skin conditions. This represents a potential shift from traditional passive wound care strategies.
Researchers noted that their bioelectronic localized antimicrobial stimulation therapy not only targets bacteria effectively but also offers a drug-free approach, reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals while potentially preventing infections.
The findings reveal that Staphylococcus epidermidis can become electrically excitable in the acidic environment of healthy skin, indicating that electrical stimulation can be used to combat common infections during wound healing.
The device was successful in initial trials conducted on pig skin, evidencing a promising advancement in wound care technology that may ultimately reduce infection rates during recovery from various types of skin injuries.
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