Prototype Injectable Foam for Hemorrahge

Neither tourniquets nor gauze pads are very effective in stopping bleeding from deep wounds in the neck, shoulder and groin, as recent battlefield first-aid has shown.  To address this problem, students at The Johns Hopkins University have designed a device that reminds one of an epoxy glue syringe, with two components of polyurethane instead of two epoxy emulsions.  When the two chemicals come together they form a foam that staunches blood flow. MORE

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