DEVICES FOR BLEEDING REDUCTION AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A device that includes a reservoir, an ampule within the reservoir containing a medication, a release mechanism mechanically coupled to the ampule, and a topical applicator attached to the reservoir. The release mechanism is configured to, upon activation, apply a mechanical force that causes the am...

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Hauptverfasser: JARDINE, Nicholas, Joseph, MANASCO, Anton, Travis, DUNATOV, Christopher, J
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:A device that includes a reservoir, an ampule within the reservoir containing a medication, a release mechanism mechanically coupled to the ampule, and a topical applicator attached to the reservoir. The release mechanism is configured to, upon activation, apply a mechanical force that causes the ampule to break and the medication to be released. The released medication can be retained by the topical applicator and delivered to a wound. The medication may comprise tranexamic acid. The device can be used to treat wound and reduce bleeding of a wound.