DARPA foam fights internal bleeding
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Animation still of the DARPA foam being injected
This image shows how the solidified foam molds itself to abdominal organs
Article Summary
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is developing a foam that can be injected into the body cavities of battlefield wounded to protect them from internal abdominal bleeding. The agency hopes that when perfected, this polyurethane polymer foam will help the wounded to survive the critical minutes needed to transport them to proper surgical facilities for treatment.
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