New injectable sponges for stopping internal bleeding

[Nick Burkhardt]

New injectable sponges from an Oregon company for stopping internal bleeding
http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/how-simple-new-invention-seals-gunshot-wound-15-seconds

 

[GiorgioG]

I wonder how this compares to the Celox Plunger/Applicator. Not affiliated with Celox, just have one of these in my med-kit.

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

Looks like the new RevMedx uses internal pressure of the expanding sponges to stop bleeding instead of a clotting agent which may be difficult to cut out and remove.

 

[Trent]

Interesting. I keep a big packet of blood clot powder, among other things, in my first aid kit when I run the range. Hope I never need it. But our range is a LONG damn way from a hospital. This would be a LOT cleaner and easier to use.

 

[barnbwt]

Okay, I had a really funny reaction to this article; my first thought was "Agh, needles! That must hurt" (remember, application is for gunshots, here ). Then I opened the link and saw the applicator, which is more like a plunger than a syringe, and was relieved that it didn't look as painful as I thought it would (again, for a product intended for gunshot wounds )

Yes, it does look easier to track down (I'm guessing) pea-sized blobs of sponge rather than bits of ground up Quik-Clot, while still being able to be applied internally (as opposed to an external compress)

TCB

 

[twofifty]

Looks like a breakthrough innovation - very impressive.
This should save plenty of lives.

 

[Robert]

Neat, but off topic.