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{{Era|FOR|FS|GOO|H1|H2|H3|TCP}}{{Ratings}} | {{Era|FOR|FS|GOO|H1|H2|H3|TCP}}{{Ratings}}[[Image:BioFoam.jpg|thumb|right|Biofoam being used.]] | ||
Self-sealing '''Biofoam''' was a marvel of [[UNSC]] medical accomplishment in the 2500's. Biofoam is a space-filling coagulant, antibacterial, tissue-regenerative foam polymer that is inserted into the skin and even deeper into the body itself. This foam keeps damaged organs in place and helps stop bleeding and hemorrhaging. It is, unfortunately, very painful to use, being described as burning ants crawling around the wound or thousands of tiny knives stabbing the recipient. It is an improvised medical option when there are no [[medic|medics]] available. Normally bottles of biofoam are found in a [[Health Pack]].<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 91</ref><ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 123: ''William retrieved a can of biofoam from the rover and inserted the tip into the tiny injection port in his armor—pushed it through the skin between his fourth and fifth ribs. He filled his abdominal cavity with the space-filling coagulant/antibacterial/tissue-regenerative polymer.</ref> Often UNSC medics will use it as a sealing agent during treatment in field hospital. The only downside is that the foam has a preset time limit before it breaks down and the unfortunate person bleeds to death. The time limit is usually about an hour or so depending on the recipient. | Self-sealing '''Biofoam''' was a marvel of [[UNSC]] medical accomplishment in the 2500's. Biofoam is a space-filling coagulant, antibacterial, tissue-regenerative foam polymer that is inserted into the skin and even deeper into the body itself. This foam keeps damaged organs in place and helps stop bleeding and hemorrhaging. It is, unfortunately, very painful to use, being described as burning ants crawling around the wound or thousands of tiny knives stabbing the recipient. It is an improvised medical option when there are no [[medic|medics]] available. Normally bottles of biofoam are found in a [[Health Pack]].<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]], page 91</ref><ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 123: ''William retrieved a can of biofoam from the rover and inserted the tip into the tiny injection port in his armor—pushed it through the skin between his fourth and fifth ribs. He filled his abdominal cavity with the space-filling coagulant/antibacterial/tissue-regenerative polymer.</ref> Often UNSC medics will use it as a sealing agent during treatment in field hospital. The only downside is that the foam has a preset time limit before it breaks down and the unfortunate person bleeds to death. The time limit is usually about an hour or so depending on the recipient. | ||
By October of [[2552]], the UNSC [[MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor contained automatic biofoam injectors, which negated the need for [[Spartans]] to use Health Packs.<ref>[[Halo 2]] game guide</ref> | By October of [[2552]], the UNSC [[MJOLNIR Mark VI]] armor contained automatic biofoam injectors, which negated the need for [[Spartans]] to use Health Packs.<ref>[[Halo 2]] game guide</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:57, March 15, 2009
Self-sealing Biofoam was a marvel of UNSC medical accomplishment in the 2500's. Biofoam is a space-filling coagulant, antibacterial, tissue-regenerative foam polymer that is inserted into the skin and even deeper into the body itself. This foam keeps damaged organs in place and helps stop bleeding and hemorrhaging. It is, unfortunately, very painful to use, being described as burning ants crawling around the wound or thousands of tiny knives stabbing the recipient. It is an improvised medical option when there are no medics available. Normally bottles of biofoam are found in a Health Pack.[1][2] Often UNSC medics will use it as a sealing agent during treatment in field hospital. The only downside is that the foam has a preset time limit before it breaks down and the unfortunate person bleeds to death. The time limit is usually about an hour or so depending on the recipient.
By October of 2552, the UNSC MJOLNIR Mark VI armor contained automatic biofoam injectors, which negated the need for Spartans to use Health Packs.[3]
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 91
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 123: William retrieved a can of biofoam from the rover and inserted the tip into the tiny injection port in his armor—pushed it through the skin between his fourth and fifth ribs. He filled his abdominal cavity with the space-filling coagulant/antibacterial/tissue-regenerative polymer.
- ^ Halo 2 game guide
