Haemostatic products as a potential therapy for vesicant-contaminated wounds

Published: Dec 1, 2012
Abstract
There is potential for haemorrhaging injuries that become contaminated with toxic chemicals e.g. sulphur mustard (SM). There are no specific medical countermeasures for such injuries at present. It is proposed that haemostats could simultaneously stop bleeding and decontaminate wounds. Products must be able to clot SM-contaminated blood and reduce SM percutaneous absorption to be considered suitable. Sulphur mustard did not significantly affect...
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Title
Haemostatic products as a potential therapy for vesicant-contaminated wounds
Published Date
Dec 1, 2012
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