1. Product Function
Pharmaceutical gelatin acts as a core hemostatic agent in hemostat formulations. It works by absorbing blood and expanding to form a physical plug at the bleeding site, accelerating platelet aggregation and activating the coagulation cascade. As a biocompatible material, it provides a safe, temporary matrix to facilitate clot formation and prevent excessive bleeding.
2. Main Advantages
Rapid Hemostasis: Quickly absorbs blood (up to 5–10 times its weight) and expands to seal bleeding vessels, shortening clotting time for acute or surgical bleeding.
Excellent Biocompatibility: Derived from natural collagen, it is well-tolerated by the human body, minimizing inflammation or allergic reactions and reducing tissue irritation.
Biodegradability: Breaks down naturally in the body over time (without the need for surgical removal), avoiding long-term tissue complications.
Versatile Form Adaptability: Can be processed into powders, sponges, films, or granules, suiting different bleeding scenarios (e.g., surface wounds vs. deep surgical sites).
3. Applications
Surgical Hemostasis: Used in general surgery (abdominal, orthopedic), neurosurgery, and cardiovascular surgery to control intraoperative bleeding from tissues or small vessels.
Trauma & Emergency Care: Applied to acute wounds (e.g., lacerations, puncture wounds) in emergency settings to quickly stop bleeding before further treatment.
Dental Procedures: Utilized in tooth extractions or periodontal surgeries to manage gingival bleeding and promote clot stability in the oral cavity.
Veterinary Medicine: Adapted for surgical or traumatic bleeding in animals, leveraging its biocompatibility and rapid hemostatic effect across species