This book details how innovative polymer technology can be applied to the common combat and trauma wounds associated with damaged soft tissue and bleeding. It provides examples and step-by-step instructions for using cutting edge wound treatments.

In recent years biocompatible polymers for injuries and wounds have seen advances and innovations that have outpaced the growing field's literature. In this book Dr. Jan W. Gooch, a National Research Council Research Associateship Award recipient, reveals how innovative polymer technology can be applied to the common combat and trauma wounds associated with damaged soft tissue and bleeding. The scope of his investigation spans four distinct devices for wounds, liquid and particulate barrier dressings for soft tissue wounds, sutureless tissue adhesives, antibacterial nanoemulsions, one-hand operated and automatic tourniquets for the battlefield.

No other book presents a discussion on polymeric techniques to treat trauma wounds Provides examples and step-by-step instructions for using the cutting edge wound treatments presented in the book Written by a Senior Associate of the National Research Council in Washington, DC Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Scope, Objectives, and Summary of Investigations.- Barrier Dressings for Wounds.- Tissue Adhesives.- Antibacterial Aqueous Emulsions.- One-Hand Operated and Automatic Tourniquet.