Abstract:
A method for delivering a substance to an infected nail of an individual is described. The method includes the step of applying a device to at least one infected nail of an individual, where the device includes at least one active electrode and at least one counter electrode, where the at least one counter electrode is in contact with the individual, and where the device is connected to at least one power source. The method also includes the steps of disposing a medicament between the at least one active electrode and the at least one infected nail, applying a salt solution to the at least one infected nail, and providing an electrical current from the power source to the at least one active electrode to facilitate delivery of the medicament into the region of the at least one infected nail.
Abstract:
A system for delivering a substance into a body at a treatment site that includes an alternating current source and a plurality of electrodes. Circuitry is connected between the alternating current source and the electrodes for supplying current to the electrodes when the electrodes are in electrical contact with said body so that a uni-directional current flow for delivering the substance into the body is maintained at the treatment site and a bi-directional current flow is maintained throughout the body. At least one of the electrodes is divided into sub-electrodes to, for example, reduce hazards associated with current concentration. These and other systems and methods are adaptable for large treatment areas and/or use a convenient and low-cost arrangement of electronics.
Abstract:
An electrokinetic delivery system for personal use in self-administration of a medicament to a treatment site on an individual includes a device shaped to conform with the shape of a portion of an individual's finger from a tip thereof to a location past the first finger joint. A self-contained power source is carried by the device and a first electrode is carried by the device adjacent a distal end portion thereof and the tip of the individual's finger. The first electrode is in electrical contact with the power source. A second electrode is carried by the device for contact with the individual's finger. The second electrode is in electrical contact with the power source. Upon application of the first electrode over a treatment site with the medicament disposed between the first electrode and the treatment site and completion of an electrical circuit through the individual's body and said electrode, the device applies current for electrokinetically driving the medicament into the treatment site.
Abstract:
An electrolyte anion exchange sensor having a first diffusion membrane is spaced apart from an anion exchange membrane to form a cathodic cell. A second diffusion membrane is spaced apart from the anion exchange to form an anodic cell. CO.sub.2 flows through the first membrane and is ionized. The bicarbonate ions flow through the anion exchange membrane into the anodic compartment and reacts to form CO.sub.2. The current change in the electrolyte path corresponds to the amount of CO.sub.2.
Abstract translation:具有第一扩散膜的电解质阴离子交换传感器与阴离子交换膜间隔开以形成阴极电池。 第二扩散膜与阴离子交换器间隔开以形成阳极电池。 CO 2流过第一膜并被电离。 碳酸氢根离子流过阴离子交换膜进入阳极室并反应形成二氧化碳。 电解质通路中的电流变化对应于二氧化碳的量。