Mineral technologies (MT) for acute hemostasis and for the treatment of acute wounds and chronic ulcers
AssigneeVirginia Commonwealth University
InventorsRobert F. Diegelmann, Kevin R. Ward, Marcus E. Carr, Gary Lee Bowlin
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Abstract
Compositions comprising clay minerals and methods for their use in promoting hemostasis are provided. The compositions comprise clay minerals such as bentonite, and facilitate blood clotting when applied to a hemorrhaging wound. Electrospun or electrosprayed materials (e.g. bandages, micron beads, etc.) which include clay minerals, and methods for the treatment of acute hemorrhage, are also provided.
Claims18
A method of promoting hemostasis in a hemorrhaging wound, comprising
- applying a composition comprising one or more clay minerals to said hemorrhaging wound in a quantity sufficient to promote one or both of the following:
- i) hemostasis and ii) formation of a cast comprising the one or more clay minerals and blood from said hemorrhaging wound.
An electrospun fiber comprising one or more clay minerals.
A method of making an electrospun fiber, comprising the steps of
- forming a composition comprising one or more clay minerals and a solvent, and
- electrospinning said composition to form said electrospun fiber.
A bandage comprised of electrospun fibers, wherein said electrospun fibers comprise one or more clay minerals.
An electrosprayed micron bead, whererin said electrospun micron bead comprises one or more clay minerals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.