# Hemostasis and retained surgical items { "id": "T12548", "title": "Hemostasis and retained surgical items", "url": "/topics/T12548", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "4cd20e0bfb5640e8", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "38351275892549922", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 4, 27, 2720, 12548 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers focuses on the advances in hemostatic agents and techniques, including the development and evaluation of various topical hemostatic dressings, fibrin sealants, chitosan-based hemostatic dressings, and other materials for controlling bleeding in surgical and trauma settings. The research also covers the use of these agents in combat operations, wound healing, and their role as components of the surgical toolbox. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T12548 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.