Posted on 06/22/2015 8:07:27 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Imagine this: you're gushing blood. Nothing seems to make it stop. Then you apply a gel to your wound, and within seconds, the bleeding stops. In minutes, you're healed.
This is the premise of VetiGel, an algae-based polymer created by Joe Landolina — a 22 year-old who invented the product when he was just 17.
Landolina is now the co-founder and CEO of Suneris, a biotech company that manufactures the gel. Last week, Suneris announced that it will begin shipping VetiGel to veterinarians later this summer. Humans won't be far behind.
When injected into a wound site, the gel can form a clot within 12 seconds and permanently heal the wound within minutes, says Landolina.
"The fastest piece of equipment we have measures every 12 seconds," Landolina tells Business Insider. "So we know that it happens in less than 12 seconds."(continued)
(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...
> “Guess a little sanding and a coat of primer and peach paint and you’re good to go eh?”
That’s Racist! *SNORT* :)
Haven’t you heard? That comment is racist. In fact anything I deem racist I can make a buck off of with the right attorney so I’m perpetually offended (and soon to be rich).../s
Thanks KoRn.
Does the gel ‘glue’ the wound together too so stitches aren’t necessary?
Someone’s got a winnah here...
bfl
Once they establish your healthy, normal range at the coumadin clinic, strange bleeding shouldn’t be a problem, but should be reported to the clinic ASAP.
This being said, UrgentQR, WoundSeal, BloodSTOP Hemostatic Gauze, and Medique Blood Clotting Spray are dandy to have around. There are other products specifically for nosebleeds.
The first two are small, plastic ampules with brown powder that you pour on the wound then use direct pressure - which means it is essential to have a timing device around, so you keep it up long enough.
I knew one man, also on coumadin, who also got the occasional bits of skin surged for either basal or squamous cells. He would be fine in the doctor’s office with no unusual bleeding. Then about a week later suddenly a gusher. That powder came in real handy. But he now has a notation in his file that after such surging, even a small wound must be closed.
I’ve been on it since 2000. Go every month for pro-time. Goal is 2.5 to 3.5, usually around 3.2.
My problem is working around the house I cut myself, run into thorns, etc.
I wouldn’t use clotting material on minor stuff but think it would be a good idea to have some around for the odd emergency.
Personally I could use some Bondo and peach paint for the wrinkles forming around my eyes now. This plus some 800-grit and buffing compound will make me look 23 again.
PING!
Celox is the one based on crustacean shells, Quikclot is based on Kaolin .
Thanks...I will look into this as well as for a daughter on coumadin.
Great advice as always. Thanks for posting this. I’m going to print it off to add to my Marcella’s tips file.
Thanks for the ping.
Color me skeptical on that claim.
true
The only apparent downside is that it can affect short-term memory loss, and cause the person being treated to repeat himself.
The only apparent downside is that it can affect short-term memory loss, and cause the person being treated to repeat himself.
The only apparent downside is that it can affect short-term memory loss, and cause the person being treated to repeat himself.
The only apparent downside is that it can affect short-term memory loss, and cause the person being treated to repeat himself.
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