Biodegradable shape memory polymer foams for hemostatic applications
Year: 2020
Type: other
Abstract: Uncontrolled hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield and results in ~1.5 million deaths each year. The primary current treatment options are gauze and/or tourniquets, which are ineffective for 80% of wounds. XStat® is a promising alternative that is comprised of ~95 oxidized cellulose foam pieces that swell after implantation in a bleed
Language: English
Subfield: Hematology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4229823873