This spray-on powder can stop life-threatening bleeding in 1 second
Researchers at KAIST have developed a spray-on powder that turns into a hydrogel to stop severe bleeding in one second. Designed with input from military personnel, the product is intended for both battlefield and civilian emergency use.
Why it matters
This innovation offers a more versatile and rapid solution for treating complex, deep wounds compared to traditional hemostatic patches.
Excessive blood loss is the leading cause of death from combat injuries, making rapid bleeding control one of the biggest challenges in battlefield medicine. Researchers at KAIST, including an Army Major, have developed a next generation spray-on powder that can stop severe bleeding in about one second. The innovation could significantly improve survival for wounded soldiers while also offering broad potential for civilian emergency care.
The article focuses on a medical technology advancement and its practical applications.
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