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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2006
Robert F. Diegelmann, Bon Air, VA (US);
Kevin R. Ward, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Marcus E. Carr, Holland, PA (US);
Gary Lee Bowlin, Mechanicsville, VA (US);
Robert F. Diegelmann, Bon Air, VA (US);
Kevin R. Ward, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Marcus E. Carr, Holland, PA (US);
Gary Lee Bowlin, Mechanicsville, VA (US);
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, Richmond, VA (US);
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.