Abstract: A method for producing a polymer membrane for the potentiometric detection of an analyte, the method comprising the following successive steps: providing a formulation comprising a dissolved polymer, an ion exchanger, an ionophore, optionally a plasticiser, and a solvent selected from glycol ethers and acetates thereof, and glycol diacetates, depositing the formulation on a support, for example a transducer, and evaporating the solvent, so as to form a polymer membrane.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of microorganisms present in a sample includes an enclosure having a closed internal space bounded by a receptacle and a lid configured to be affixed to the receptacle to close the enclosure hermetically, an electronic unit for acquiring pH-measurement data integrated into the enclosure, a heating unit integrated into the enclosure for heating the internal space, a unit for measuring and managing temperature having a temperature-measuring probe placed inside the enclosure, and a processing unit connected to the electronic unit and configured to process measurement data. The processing unit includes a module for detecting the presence of microorganisms via analysis of variation in the pH measured in a liquid sample, and an instrumented container housed in the internal space of the receptacle for receiving the sample. The container includes reference and pH-measuring electrodes that are integrated into walls of the container.

Abstract: A medical drain sensor is provided located in a region of a drain tube which has turbulent or re-circulatory exudate flow. Means are provided in some embodiments to promote or enhance such flow.

Abstract: In a surgical drain system formed with two or more branches, exudate flow from a patient's wound is directed between two branches with the respective filling and emptying times determined in order to identify the presence of a blockage in the drain.

Abstract: In a surgical drain system formed with two or more branches, exudate flow from a patient's wound is directed between two branches with the respective filling and emptying times determined in order to identify the presence of a blockage in the drain.

Abstract: In a surgical drain system formed with two or more branches, exudate flow from a patient's wound is directed between two branches with the respective filling and emptying times determined in order to identify the presence of a blockage in the drain.

Abstract: A medical drain sensor is provided located in a region of a drain tube which has turbulent or re-circulatory exudate flow. Means are provided in some embodiments to promote or enhance such flow.