Synthetic poly(vinyl alcohol)-chitosan as a new type of highly efficient hemostatic sponge with blood-triggered swelling and high biocompatibility

Rapid and effective hemostasis for a noncompressible hemorrhage is the key to control bleeding and reduce mortality. Chitosan (CS) has been widely used as a popular hemostatic dressing; however, irregularly shaped wounds present in emergencies limit the performance of CS powder. To improve the hemos...

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