A new liquid gel saves limbs by breathing life into deep wounds
Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a revolutionary oxygen-delivering liquid gel that prevents tissue death and promotes rapid healing in deep, complex wounds.
This innovative gel transforms from a cool liquid into a solid bandage upon contact with body heat, delivering a steady supply of oxygen directly to damaged tissues. By maintaining high oxygen levels for up to two weeks, the treatment prevents the necrosis that often leads to amputations in patients with chronic injuries or poor circulation.
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