Fields · Medicine · Hematology

Hemostasis and retained surgical items

This cluster of papers focuses on the advances in hemostatic agents and techniques, including the development and evaluation of various topical hemostatic dressings, fibrin sealants, chitosan-based hemostatic dressings, and other materials for controlling bleeding in surgical and trauma settings. The research also covers the use of these agents in combat operations, wound healing, and their role as components of the surgical toolbox.