| 摘要 |
Described herein is a physiologically balanced, ionized, acidic solution, typically prepared by the electrolysis of a solution comprising a mixture of inorganic salts in physiologically balanced proportions. This invention also relates to the use of the solutions. A mixture of inorganic salts and, optionally minerals, (such as metallic elements) is used in order to mimic the electrolyte concentration and mixture of body fluid in an isotonic state. The solution typically comprises halide salts of sodium, potassium, calcium, and other cations. Typically the halide is fluoride, chloride, bromide, or iodide. A typical electrolyzed solution of the invention has a pH within the range of about 2 to about 6, an oxidation reduction potential within the range of about +600 mV to about +1200 mV, and a titratable halide content within the range of about 10 ppm to about 100 ppm. The pH of the electrolyzed, chlorine-comprising solution is typically lowered to about 6 or less, giving the solution bactericidal, fungicidal, and sporicidal properties. The composition is nontoxid and is useful in any application in which antimicrobial properties are desirable. The composition can be incorporated into a bandage or wound dressing, preferably, a specialized bandage which can be opened and closed, and through which topical treatment materials such as the solution of the present invention may be applied. |
