Medics, Nurses, Doctors do you think this is the future of Hemmorhage control?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 02:54:52 -0500

http://rt.com/news/208027-wound-sealing-gel-blood/

Plant-based gel can seal bleeding wounds instantaneously (VIDEO)

A New York based startup has developed a gel capable of sealing even the most severe bleeding wounds in mere seconds. The plant-based polymer is on the course to save human lives after already being tested in veterinarian use on animals.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2014 7:15 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 07:15:06 -0500

Haven't seen this one yet. I know that Xstat just got FDA approval:

http://archive.armytimes.com/article/20140208/NEWS04/302080004/Injectable-sponges-can-stop-bleeding-15-seconds

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Nov 23 at 2014 8:10 AM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:10:35 -0500

Very cool! I like the fact that in the video, when asked what is the practical application of his product, and first thing he talks about is Soldiers on the battlefield. It would be nice to have this gel down to the lowest level, parents could have this for kids, themselves or pets.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2015 8:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 20:43:48 -0400

That might make a nice alternative to combat gauze, but the tourniquet will still be the gold standard for hasty hemorrhage control.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2016 1:52 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 01:52:13 -0500

I've read about the syringe with foam tablets per say. But I haven't read about the vita gel. I agree Tourniquets will always be held up as the most vital for years to come. However I believe it will come down to how much, how fast, and how long it can keep the wound sealed during the patient transport. So I agree with possibility of replacing combat gauze, maybe. But overall great topic, looking forward to it if they start to implement it after more test.