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4 articles for “Active catheter”
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Development of an Active Catheter Mechanism using IPMC for in vivo Inspection
Abstract: An active catheter mechanism designed and developed for body parts (interiors, oral) inspection using active polymeric actuator i.e. ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC). The first step is achieved by fabricating the low cost silver (Ag) electrode IPMC following the chemical decomposition method. When a voltage is applied, the catheter yields a transverse movement; at the same time can exhibit forward and backward motion enables it to inspect wide range of …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 60–69 Read article
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Randomized Clinical Study on Dissolution of Urinary Catheters and Stents Encrustation by an Ayurvedic Compound
Abstract: Encrustation, a crust or hard coating on the surface of urinary catheter and stents, is developed due to the formation of biofilm. Encrustation causes blockage of urinary catheter and leads to reflux of urine, increases renal pressure and ultimately damages renal parenchyma tissues. Present clinical study was designed to evaluate the dissolution activity of an Ayurvedic compound on catheter and stent encrustation and to study the changes seen in serum …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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Chitosan-Based Polymer Coatings for Antimicrobial Catheter Surfaces
Abstract: Catheter-associated infections (CAIs) remain a major clinical challenge. Microbial adhesion and subsequent biofilm formation on catheter surfaces significantly reduce the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy, resulting in prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and higher patient morbidity. Consequently, the development of antimicrobial polymer coatings has emerged as an effective strategy for minimizing catheter-associated infections while improving device performance. Among the various biomaterials investigated, chitosan has attracted considerable attention owing to its intrinsic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Fabrics and medical devices (catheters) coated with Zn doped CuO nanoparticles kills micro-oganisms and provide healthy environment
Abstract: These days, drug resistance by microorganisms is a major challenge in the field of medicinal chemistry. Most of the familiar antibiotics turnout to be of no impact in curbing the proliferation of microorganism (bacteria, virus and fungus). To address the issue of multi-drug resistance (MDR) and extremely drug resistance (EDR) in microorganisms that cause various health complications, like the dental decay, biofilm formation, foul smell, delayed wound healing, aggravation of …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article