KAIST scientists have created a fast-acting, stable powder hemostat that stops bleeding in one second and could significantly improve survival in combat and emergency medicine. Severe blood loss ...

If the bleeding does not stop after applying pressure for a few minutes, a styptic powder can be your “best friend,” Sharma says. Though this powder is often associated with pets getting their nails ...

Tourniquets are bands that you tie tightly around a bleeding wound on an arm or leg to apply pressure and slow down blood loss. Here are the steps for correctly applying one. You may need a tourniquet ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Cresilon's gel to quickly control bleeding, the privately held company said on Thursday, potentially giving emergency medical technicians ...

You can be super cautious and still manage to graze your fingertip instead of that bell pepper on your cutting board—then you’re faced with how to stop a cut from bleeding all over your meal prep. It ...

The leading cause of death due to injuries in war is excessive bleeding. A KAIST research team, in which an Army Major participated, has tackled this issue head-on. By developing a next-generation ...

SITUATION. KIDS ARE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL AND THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME FOR WORKERS AT RECREATION CENTERS AND TEACHERS TO BRUSH UP ON CPR AND STOP THE BLEED. TRAINING. RIGHT NOW, MEDICS USE GAUZE THAT ...

New piercings often bleed, a normal part of healing as delicate blood vessels repair. Excessive touching, sleeping on the piercing, accidental knocks, and overcleaning can all trigger renewed bleeding ...