Search for dissertations about: "3D fluidic networks"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words 3D fluidic networks.

2. 1. Microfluidic blood sample preparation for rapid sepsis diagnostics

   Author : Jonas Hansson; Hjalmar Brismar; Aman Russom; Fredrik Nikolajeff; KTH; []
   Keywords : 3D fluidic networks; bacteria isolation; inertial microfluidics; lab-on-chip; microfluidics; particle filtration; PDMS membrane; selective cell lysis. sepsis;

   Abstract : Sepsis, commonly referred to as blood poisoning, is a serious medical condition characterized by a whole-body inflammatory state caused by microbial infection. Rapid treatment is crucial, however, traditional culture-based diagnostics usually takes 2-5 days. READ MORE

4. 2. Polymer microfluidic systems for samplepreparation for bacterial detection

   Author : Mikael Hillmering; Wouter van der Wijngaart; Tommy Haraldsson; Klas Hjort; KTH; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Sepsis, caused by blood stream infection, is a very serious health condition thatrequires immediate treatment using antibiotics to increase the chances for patientsurvival. A high prevalence of antibiotic resistance among infected patients requiresstrong and toxic antibiotics to ensure effective treatment. READ MORE