A Case Series Describing Thermal Injury Resulting From Zeolite Use for Hemorrhage Control in Combat Operations

Abstract

Four cases are presented to illustrate cutaneous burns sustained with the use of zeolite in the treatment of major hemorrhage secondary to combat wounds. Zeolite, a microporous crystalline aluminosilicate granular hemostatic agent, can cause secondary thermal injuries through an exothermic reaction that is likely related to the absorption of free fluid at the hemorrhage site. Understanding of this process may help both military and civilian EMS personnel avoid or minimize secondary thermal injury while still benefiting from zeolite's hemostatic capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA480396

Entities

People

  • Anthony Pusateri
  • John B. McManus
  • Kevin J. Knoop
  • Timothy Hurtado

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandages
  • Body Armor
  • Casualties
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support Hospitals
  • Debridement
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Health Services
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Shoulder
  • Thickness
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Trauma or Military Medicine