NIH R01 · 2025
Prevention of catheter related infections via photoactive nitric oxide delivery device
Project Summary/Abstract Currently, clinical applications of intravascular catheters suffer from major challenges: 1) infection; and 2) platelet activation and surface-induced thrombosis. Bacterial contamination of catheters causes more than 28,000 deaths per year in the United States, as well as costing the healthcare industry a staggering $2.3 billion. Thrombus formation can further lead to obstruction of blood vessels, catheter malfunction, or even life- threatening situations such as embolism. Commercial catheters with heparin-bonded surfaces are available to prevent clotting, but do little to prevent infections. In addition, antiseptics or antibiotics catheter coatings or lock…
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