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K.L. Davis
07-26-10, 22:48
Anyone have any experience with using diatomaceous earth as a hemostatic? I have seen it mentioned in some patents for "impregnated gauze sponges" as one of several possible clotting agents - curious if anyone has any experience with its actual use as a hemostatic?

NinjaMedic
07-27-10, 15:47
No but I have been curious as well. Seems like the same concept as chitosan (sp?)

Mikey
08-10-10, 05:28
Edited to reflect deleted post in thread.

Lynn_A
08-14-10, 15:03
There must be something to it, as I see a lot of online studies and even a patent application (http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090162406) for it.



Interesting stuff, to be sure.