According to the 2018 review estimates, every year, about 60,000 Americans die from blood loss. However, worldwide, that number is about 2 million. In case of life-threatening, if proper medical care is not given, it may lead to the death of the victim.
But now scientists from Western University in Canada have made super glue to prevent this problem. The super glue is created from the venom of the snake abundantly found in South America.
Researchers extracted an enzyme from the venom of lancehead snakes. This enzyme is then added to modified gelatin to develop it into a fast-acting tissue adhesive.
In case of critical bleeding, it may be applied by just squeezing the tubes and flashing a visible light for a few seconds. Even a smartphone flashlight or a laser can help in saving a person’s life.
In the study, researchers tested the glue on major bleeding wounds in rats. Researchers were able to seal wounds in only 45 seconds. Moreover, blood loss was also reduced by about 78 percent.
One of the study’s authors, Kibret Mequanint, said, “We envision that this tissue ‘super glue’ will be used in saving lives on the battlefield or other accidental traumas like car crashes,” “The applicator easily fits in first aid kits too.”
