Instant Wound Care Technology Saturday, March 1, 2003 Instant Wound Care Technology Hits Store Aisles (NAPSA)—Accidents in and around the home happenall the time. Whetherit’s a skinned knee from a bike fall or a cut finger in the kitchen, immediatefirst aid to stop bleeding is important. But could you ever imagine stopping a woundfrom bleeding withoutfirst wiping away the blood? Thanks to breakthroughs in technology, the answeris yes. Immediate bleeding cessation topical powders havehit the firstaid aisle, treating woundsat the source, stopping bleeding instantly and providing direct first aid benefits, such as protection against infection. While traditional remedies such as gauze assist the clotting effort, additional treatments are usually required after bleeding is stopped. With instant bleeding cessation topical powders, complete wound care treatment is accomplished in seconds. One such product is UrgentQR topical powder. Proven to be safe by an independent FDA-registered laboratory, the powder is poured onto the wound and combines with the wound’s blood to create an instant scab. After light pressure is applied, bleeding stops, in most cases, in 15 to 60 seconds. “The powders clearly demonstrated a very positive response in controlling emergent bleeding that is safe, rapid, versatile and effective,” says David Letts, an wv Bleeding cessation topical powders are helping makefirst- aid simple and convenient. Emergency Medicine doctor who hasclinically tested blood cessation powders. Asin the case of gauze, instant bleeding cessation powders work for any person, even those who bleed easily, and on a broad spectrum of cuts, scrapes and degrees of bleeding. However, unlike medical styptic treatments, the powders work without damaging or burning the skin. Dueto its success, the topical powderis finding its way into home first aid kits, travel bags, athletic fields and worksites. Instant bleeding cessation products are available at national grocery, drug and sporting goodsstores. For more information on UrgentQR powder, call 1-800-7227559 or visit www.biolife.com. --- PHOTOS --- File: 20190801-015845-20190801-015843-57915.pdf.jpg --- FILES --- File: 20190801-015843-57915.pdf