Biocompatible Polymeric Materials and Tourniquets for Wounds

• Main Author: Gooch, Jan W. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
• Series: Topics in Applied Chemistry
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Polymers.; Biomedical engineering.; Materials science.; Biomaterials.; Polymer Sciences.; Biomedical Engineering.; Materials Science, general.

In recent years biocompatible polymers for injuries and wounds have seen advances and innovations that have outpaced the growing field's literature. In this book, Dr. Jan W. Gooch, a National Research Council Research Associateship Award recipient, reveals how innovative polymer technology can...

Table of Contents:

• Scope, Objectives, and Summary of Investigations
• Barrier Dressings for Wounds
• Tissue Adhesives
• Antibacterial Aqueous Emulsions
• One-Hand Operated and Automatic Tourniquet.