Clinical Development of a Novel Pleural and Tracheal Sealant
Abstract
A variety of lung diseases such as emphysema, infections, and lung cancers as well as lung injury from trauma, including battlefield trauma, and complications of respirator life-support of critically ill patients in intensive care units can result in lung collapse that can be immediately life-threatening or result in chronic leaking of air or fluid out of the lung. These remain challenging medical problems for which few good options are currently available and result in significant morbidity, mortality, hospital stays, health care costs, and other complications. New options are thus desperately needed. We are developing a novel approach to provide an easy-to-apply lung sealant which can repair lung leaks. The current report details progress made since the inception of DOD grant support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1152406
Entities
People
- Daniel Weiß
Organizations
- University of Vermont