Scientists from the Russian Medical University of Tver have created a sponge that can stop bleeding in minutes when wounded on the battlefield and prevent pain shock within half an hour.
Head of the Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine Department at the University, Dr. In an interview with the Russian news agency TASS, Sergey Zhukov pointed out that this porous substance will soon be saturated with various drug preparations. can stop bleeding from the wound. It also prevents the development of disease, shock and infection. Therefore, it can be used on the battlefield and in first aid in emergencies and disasters.
“This sponge guarantees to stop bleeding from external wounds within the first three minutes of its use and prevents the occurrence of painful shock, preventing coma until the injections of painkillers. pain is used for half an hour. This sponge also guarantees 72 hours of protection from wound infection. ”
According to him, this effect is achieved thanks to the perfect combination of drugs used in the sponge.
“The essence of this change is that when injured, a sterile sponge should be placed over the wound and bandages tied. This sponge is impregnated with a high dose of broad spectrum antibiotic, as well as antihistamines and an anesthetic solution, ”he says. said.
He added that this sponge can be distributed ready to use or prepare on the battlefield as it does not require special medical knowledge.
source: tass
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