[Master]

With health care costs spiraling out of control, and doctor error now vying for the third leading cause of death in the United States, more people may turn to a personal first aid kit as the primary line of defense when illness or accident strikes. Bootstrapping one’s own health care, also known as DIY health care, has received a major boost in recent years, thanks to a proliferation of new technologies that put medical-grade devices in the hands of patients.

In the traditional model of the first aid kit, wound care was of primary importance. This is changing, as the focus shifts towards early diagnosis rather than treatment. Nevertheless, significant strides have been made in the technology that is enabling improved wound treatment.

One of the most promising candidates in this field is VetiGel, an injectable wound-clotting solution. Many of us have experienced severe lacerations, and blood loss can be a life-threatening condition in the event of a nicked artery. But thanks to a 17-year-old named Joe Landolina, the inventor of VetiGel, this new type of quick-clotting substance is being used to close truculent wounds. This could make a real improvement in health outcomes where serious bleeding is involved. Currently only approved for use with animals, it may not be long before we see a similar version of VetiGel released for human use.



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[Dismas]

I heard about this (under another name), when it first came out. It's interesting to think about injecting that stuff into a wound. I'd be concerned about getting it out afterward. You should see the picture in the article below, though.

http://www.popsci.com/article/technology...15-seconds

[Customer]

I heard about this (under another name), when it first came out. It's interesting to think about injecting that stuff into a wound. I'd be concerned about getting it out afterward. You should see the picture in the article below, though.

http://www.popsci.com/article/technology...15-seconds

To be honest, the product itself could only be refined.

I'm sure they'll stumble across some liquid that stays in the wound but dissolves within a day or two. Or maybe until someone could get help.

[mothered]

That's the best 4 minutes of my day spent. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the video.

The demonstration on stopping the bleeding on the liver within a few seconds, Is quite amazing. If this were to succeed In being medically approved, I couldn't Imagine how many lives will be saved due to blood loss.