VetiGel: The Band-Aid of the Future Stops Bleeding Instantly

[Skiprr]

Looks like it's going to be available to veterinarians only: http://www.suneris.co/vetigel/, hence the product name.

I wonder if that's simply a way to get it into commerce as quickly as possible, and then follow that with the lengthy process of FDA approval for human use.

[WildBill]

Looks like it's going to be available to veterinarians only: http://www.suneris.co/vetigel/, hence the product name.

I wonder if that's simply a way to get it into commerce as quickly as possible, and then follow that with the lengthy process of FDA approval for human use.

I believe that's the plan.

[TexasVet]

If the way it's presented in the video is accurate, this will be a major step forward in wound care. The speed with which it stops bleeding is the key. It would even make femoral artery wounds survivable if applied in time.

Femoral artery wounds still would require a tourniquet if possible.

Yes.. it just depends if it is compressible, partially compressible of non-compressible. With higher up femoral wound (like in the groin) you do not have an option for a TQ and therefore need direct pressure and hemostatic agents speed up the process. This gel is even marketed for non-compressible wounds, like abdominal (liver, etc) wounds..

[Excaliber]

When it actually becomes available, I'm going to ask my vet to order me some.

For my dogs, of course.