Blood loss and infections are a major cause of concern and death for traumatic injuries and wounds. It is estimated that blood loss accounts for more than 35% of all prehospital deaths in trauma patients. Thus, it is imperative that bleeding is stopped quickly and at the point of care. While there are many products to staunch bleeding, including gauze...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major source of death and long-term physical, cognitive and mental disability worldwide, with roughly 27 million new cases each year. In the U.S. alone, this results in almost 70,000 deaths, annually. Although TBIs can affect people of all ages, the risk of getting a TBI is greatest in adolescents, young adults and...