Water Absorption Dynamics in Medical Foam: Empirical Validation of the Lucas-Washburn Model

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Main Authors: Mu, Weihua, Cao, Lina
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author Mu, Weihua
Cao, Lina
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Cao, Lina
contents This study extends the Lucas-Washburn theory through non-equilibrium thermodynamic analysis to examine fluid absorption in medical foams used for hemorrhage control. As a universal model for capillary flow in porous media, the theory demonstrated strong agreement with experimental results, confirming its semi-quantitative accuracy. Minor deviations, likely due to material heterogeneity, were observed and explained, enhancing the theory's applicability to real-world conditions. Our findings underscore the universality of the Lucas-Washburn framework and provide valuable insights for optimizing the design of medical foams, ultimately contributing to more effective bleeding control solutions in clinical applications.
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spellingShingle Water Absorption Dynamics in Medical Foam: Empirical Validation of the Lucas-Washburn Model
Mu, Weihua
Cao, Lina
Biological Physics
Medical Physics
This study extends the Lucas-Washburn theory through non-equilibrium thermodynamic analysis to examine fluid absorption in medical foams used for hemorrhage control. As a universal model for capillary flow in porous media, the theory demonstrated strong agreement with experimental results, confirming its semi-quantitative accuracy. Minor deviations, likely due to material heterogeneity, were observed and explained, enhancing the theory's applicability to real-world conditions. Our findings underscore the universality of the Lucas-Washburn framework and provide valuable insights for optimizing the design of medical foams, ultimately contributing to more effective bleeding control solutions in clinical applications.
title Water Absorption Dynamics in Medical Foam: Empirical Validation of the Lucas-Washburn Model
topic Biological Physics
Medical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.06265