American scientists from the University of Central Florida have developed an antimicrobial gel that will stop bleeding. After being applied to the damaged area of the body, the substance expands and turns into foam. The study was published in the scientific journal magazine Biomaterials Science (BioMatSci).
According to experts, they tried to find a simple solution that could be used in the field immediately after a person was injured. Statistically, most deaths can be prevented by stopping bleeding within the first 30 minutes after injury.
The team designed and tested a gel-like material called SilFoam, made from siloxanes (compounds of silicon and oxygen). It is applied to the wound with a special two-chamber syringe and resembles polyurethane foam used in construction to seal seams in structures.
SilFoam has the capacity to expand up to seven times its original volume. The resulting spongy mass closes and disinfects the wound due to the silver oxide in its composition. It stops bleeding in less than a minute.
According to scientists, the resulting foam is sticky enough to stick to the body, but can be removed painlessly without damaging the skin.
The authors of the development noted that no preparation is required for the successful use of their system, and syringes containing the gel can be stored at room temperature.
Russian scientists before was created Substance that stops blood coming from the artery in 40 seconds.
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Source: Gazeta
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