Injectable Gunshot Treatment XStat Saves Its First Life
1st June 2016
The premise is simple: dozens of compressed sponges are injected into the wound with a plunger-based device that is essentially half syringe half tampon applicator. The sponges rapidly expand as they absorb blood, and effectively crowd the open wound, applying pressure that reduces or even stops bleeding.
And it works, in real life.
The case, which was reported to the Journal of Emergency Medical Services, says that the device stopped femoral artery bleeding when essentially no other treatment seemed to work.