AIG Hospitals uses hemospray tech to halt gastro bleeding

Gastroenterologists at the AIG Hospitals used the hemospray technology for stopping upper GI bleeding.
This cutting-edge endoscopic spray stops the internal bleeding in less than 10 minutes, significantly improving the risk of death due.
Speaking on the importance of this technology, Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman and Chief of Gastroenterology, AIG Hospitals, said, “We are entering a new era of endoscopic innovation, dedicated to providing optimal outcomes for our patients. In this regard, the transformative potential of the hemospray, a mineral blend powder is meticulously crafted for hemostasis (the process of stopping the bleeding). With its reassuring attributes of no human or animal proteins, allergen-free formulation and metabolic inertness, this spray represents a game-changer in ensuring both safety and efficacy in gastrointestinal interventions.” The first use case of Hemospray was performed by Dr Nageshwar Reddy and Dr Mohan Ramchandani on a 49-year-old female liver cirrhosis patient reporting to the emergency with complaint of black, tarry stools, an indication of active GI bleeding. Dr Reddy successfully demonstrated that hemospray was able to control the bleeding. “The most important use-case of Hemospray would be in emergency situations, where even a resident doctor can use the device and stop the bleeding immediately and therefore save a patient’s life,” Dr Mohan Ramchandani, Director, Therapeutic Endoscopy, AIG Hospitals, said.
Prof. James Lau from the Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, was present during the surgery. He said, “hemospray has excellent application, especially for active bleeding and provides good primary control, enabling endoscopists to plan better to rectify the cause of the bleeding.”
“GI bleeding poses a significant threat to life due to the potential forsevere blood loss. When bleeding occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, it can lead to a rapid and substantial loss of blood. This can result in a condition known as hemorrhagic shock, where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow to vital organs. Without prompt intervention to stop the bleeding and restore blood volume, non-variceal bleeding can be life-threatening, contributing to mortality. We are happy to have an innovative product like Hemospray which will greatly help our patients coming with an active GI bleed,” Dr Reddy said.