Whenever we have internal injuries of organs of our body either by external trauma caused by blunt or penetrating wounds or by radiation or iatrogenic injuries we soon need some hemostatic which can arrest bleeding and help in the repair of an injured wound as soon as possible. A team of scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed an 'injectable bandage' - a therapeutic gel that can heal potentially fatal internal injuries. A penetrating injury from shrapnel is a serious obstacle in overcoming battlefield wounds that can ultimately lead to death.
Given the high mortality rates due to hemorrhaging, there is an unmet need to quickly self-administer materials that prevent fatality due to excessive blood loss. A gelling agent commonly used in preparing pastries, researchers from the Texas A&M University in the US have successfully fabricated an injectable bandage to stop…
