This spray-on powder can stop life-threatening bleeding in 1 second

A new spray-on powder developed by KAIST can stop life-threatening bleeding in about one second by instantly forming a strong gel over a wound.

It works on deep and irregular injuries where conventional hemostatic products often struggle and remains effective even after years of storage in harsh conditions.

Originally created for the battlefield, the technology could also transform emergency care in disasters, ambulances, and hospitals. ...