A new device, called XStat, may be able to reduce the rate of military deaths. How? By plugging severe gunshot wounds with antimicrobial sponges that are able to stop bleeding in as little as fifteen seconds. The sponges have an X-Ray detectable marker so when wounded arrive at the hospital the patient will be treated immediately. This device was funded through the U.S Army to address a the rapid numbers of deaths by gunshots. As of Dec 7, the XSTAT is FDA approved for adults and Adolescents. Each sponge contains an X-Ray tracer for easy detection. The XSTAT has certain limits on where it can be used on the body. I plan on seeing if this device can get any more helpful. I know this will be great for combat zones, but I wonder if it could be used in other places. Can you imagine it? One of these at your local CVS? What do you think? Comment your thoughts below!
Written by Carlos Marrow
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