Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), India, March 24 (ANI): Experts from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur have
Department of Material Sciences and Engineering
(MSE) made significant progress in emergency medicine with the creation of a hemostatic sponge composed of seagrass and cellulose.
Intended to halt blood loss within just sixty seconds of use, this breakthrough could revolutionize
emergency care
In crucial scenarios like traffic collisions and injurious incidents.
The sponge is made from red seagrass, which is plentiful along India’s shorelines, and has been subjected to extensive testing, verifying its quick coagulation properties.
Boasting three patents to its credit, including one from DRDO and two others independently.
IIT Kanpur
As the primary creator, the sponge’s effectiveness and availability make it a crucial resource for emergency personnel.
Professor Vivek Verma from
Department of Material Sciences and Engineering
,
IIT Kanpur
explained, “This hemostatic sponge is the outcome of merging India’s natural wealth with advanced materials science. Utilizing agar and cellulose extracted from seaweed, we have created a degradable and affordable product capable of saving lives while promoting eco-friendly medical procedures. This marks considerable progress toward enhancing
emergency care
, particularly in regions where reaching healthcare services is challenging.”
Drawing inspiration from the water-wicking capabilities of conventional sponges, this breakthrough speeds up coagulation by extracting dampness from the wound area, cutting down clotting time from eight minutes to just one minute. Its lightweight design and compact storage make it perfect for inclusion in emergency aid supplies during incidents such as vehicular collisions, combat scenarios, or instances where prompt medical care might be scarce.
This innovation highlights
IIT Kanpur
is dedicated to developing cost-effective, locally produced healthcare solutions tailored to meet India’s specific needs. Human testing is set to commence shortly, with expectations of launching this innovative product into the market in the near future.
This groundbreaking product has the capability to greatly influence emergency medical care, enhancing survival rates during critical moments and making life-saving interventions more readily available across the country. (ANI)
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