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Shrimp Bandages Clot Blood Faster

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the underwater-allies dept.

dwbryson writes "A new bandage technology uses ground up shrimp shells to instantly clot blood when applied to an open wound. These new bandages were developed and are being produced exclusively for the military (at $100 for a 4x4" square), but the company who makes them is hoping to mass market them to general consumers."

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  1. OOoollld news dude by rtilghman · · Score: 0, Redundant

    This is really old news, and while I think its still interesting does it really merit discussing something that was covered (in detail) in news reports and documentaries - if I remember correctly - back in like 2002?

    -rt

  2. But what if your alergic to shellfish? by xystren · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'm sure that wouldn't go over that well.

    Well, he survived the bullet wound, but died of an alergic reaction to the ground up shrimp on the band-aid they used.

    Man, I would hate to have to write that letter explaining why your family member is dead.

    Xyst

  3. Vegans by 101percent · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I wonder what the vegans in the crowd have to say about this.

  4. Nice - but old news by Thomas+DM · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Another example of military technology that could serve well for normal civilians.

    But this is pretty old news as the article is dated 03.25.03

  5. Sorry, I'm jaded... :-( by writermike · · Score: 0, Redundant

    $100 4x4 for military, eh?

    Certainly this will mean $150 for general consumers, $200 for elderly folks, and $700 for poor nations.

    Sigh...

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