Researchers from IIT Kanpur's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) have created a haemostatic sponge using cellulose and seagrass. In terms of emergency medical care, this is a significant advancement. After using it for a minute, bleeding can be halted.
This sponge was created using red seagrass, which is abundant along India's coast. It has undergone extensive testing, and the results have verified its ability to clot quickly. This sponge has three patents under its name: two from IIT Kanpur and one from DRDO.
For those who have been in accidents, this sponge will be quite helpful. Besides this, this can be used to instantly halt bleeding if someone is hurt and the bleeding is happening quickly in any emergency case.
"This haemostatic sponge is the result of combining India's natural resources with state-of-the-art materials science," stated Prof. Vivek Verma of the Department of Materials research and Engineering at IIT Kanpur. We have created a cost-effective, biodegradable solution that can save lives and promote sustainable healthcare practices using seagrass cellulose and agar. This is a critical step in enhancing emergency care, particularly in places with limited access to healthcare institutions.
By removing moisture from the wound site, the invention speeds up the clotting process and cuts the eight-minute clot formation period to one minute. It is perfect for first aid kits in emergency scenarios like traffic accidents, military operations, or circumstances when there is a shortage of quick medical assistance because it is lightweight and portable.
