Gelatin-based hemostatic agents for medical and dental application at a glance: a narrative literature review

• Main Authors: Irfan, Nining Irfanita, Suwandi, Asrul, Mohd Zubir, Amir Zulhakim, Haris @ Harith, Muhammad Salahuddin, Jaswir, Irwandi, Lestari, Widya
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2022
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/101495/13/101495_%20Gelatin-based%20hemostatic%20agents%20for%20medical%20and%20dental.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/101495/15/101495_Gelatin-based%20hemostatic%20agents%20for%20medical%20and%20dental%20application%20at%20a%20glance_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/101495/; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905222001432; https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-saudi-dental-journal/articles-in-press

Uncontrolled bleeding is linked to higher treatment costs, risk of post-surgical infection and increased disease and death. Hemostatic agents are used to treat excessive bleeding. A good hemostatic agent controls bleeding effectively, reduces the need for blood transfusion, removes the need for s...