abstract |
A sleeve for covering a portion of a limb at a wound site incorporates a molecular sieve material which is at least partially exposed so that blood flowing from a wound site over which the sleeve is positioned contacts the molecular sieve material to facilitate clotting. One end of the sleeve may be closed to form a stocking or a mitten. The molecular sieve material may also be incorporated into a cap or similar device for wearing on the head of a victim. A chin strap may be attached to the cap to facilitate the retaining of the cap on the victim's head. The molecular sieve material may also be incorporated into a bandage that is directly wearable on a wound. |