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February 2, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

A field polymerizing hydrogel enables simultaneous antimicrobial, hemostatic, and analgesic delivery in traumatic wounds

Elizabeth A. Pumford Christopher D. Hamad Amaka I. Enueme Zeinab Mamouei Nicholas Peterson Christopher M. Hart Chad R. Ishmael Alan Li Rahul Sobti Jack Pearce Jeremiah Taylor Micah Ralston Jared D. Wainwright Kan Nakamoto Perenlei Enkhbaatar Kaitlyn A Cook Kevin P. Francis John Adams Alexandra I. Stavrakis Joseph C. Wenke Andrea M. Kasko Nicholas M. Bernthal

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The hydrogel delivery system provides antimicrobial, hemostatic, and analgesic benefits for traumatic wounds.
In controlled settings, the hydrogel reduced infection rates by 30% while promoting faster healing.
Assessment using a polymerizing hydrogel demonstrated effective delivery of therapeutic agents under field conditions.
This innovative approach may enhance treatment protocols, but further investigation in diverse settings is needed.

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Observational analysis reveals enhanced wound healing with hydrogel delivery in traumatic wounds, suggesting improved patient outcomes.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a765c9badf0bb9e87da6a4 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-37521-y

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