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Combat causality drugs
Why is it in news?
- DRDO develops 'combat causality drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama type attacks and during warfare.
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- Extension of the golden hour: The combat causality drugs can extend the golden hour till the trooper is shifted to hospital.
- Prevent unwanted blood loss: These medicines will ensure soldiers do not suffer from unwanted blood loss while being taken to a better healthcare from war zones.
- Composition: The drugs include bleeding wound sealants, super absorptive dressings and glycerinated saline, all of which can save lives in the event of warfare in the jungle and high altitude areas as well as in terror attacks.
Source
The Hindu, PIB