Scientists Make Self-Propelled Particles to Stop Severe Bleeding
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) invented a new method for stemming severe bleeding.
A self-propelled powder shoots carbon dioxide gas at an open wound, and then the carbon morphs into porous micro-particles to bind with a clotting agent called tranexamic acid, according to the university’s press release.
The final step involves transmitting the agent through the wounds and damaged tissue to kickstart the healing process.
Two animal models were used to monitor the particles movement in vitro. The results demonstrated that this powder could be effective even in a catastrophic scenario like dealing with a gunshot wound to a femoral artery.
The UBC team discussed their findings more in depth in the video below.
