Physiologically balanced, ionized, acidic solution and methodology for use in wound healing

Abstract

Described herein is a physiologically-balanced, ionized, acidic solution. Typically the solution is prepared by the electrolysis of a solution comprising a mixture of inorganic salts in physiologically balanced proportions. This invention also relates to a methodology for use of the solutions, including a specialized bandage which may be used in combination with the solutions, or with other topically applied materials. A mixture of inorganic salts and, optionally minerals, (such as metallic elements, for example and not by way of limitation) 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, and most typically chloride. The concentrations of these salts in combination with particular minerals are such that they give the electrolyzed composition its unique properties. A typical electrolyzed solution of the present 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 electrolyzed, halide-comprising solution has a typical oxidation reduction potential (ORP) of about +600 to +1200 mV. 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 halide-comprising acidic solution is physiologically balanced by the inclusion of elements such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, lithium, and beryllium in the solution. The composition of the invention is nontoxic and has antibacterial properties. The composition is useful in any application in which antimicrobial properties are desirable. The composition of the invention can be incorporated into a bandage or wound dressing. Preferably, the bandage is a specialized bandage including an opening which can be opened and closed, and through which topical treatment materials such as the solution of the present invention may be applied.

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