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*Despite the application process being rather painful, when biofoam is applied to [[Kojo Agu|Romeo's]] wound in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', he sighs with relief, rather than showing signs of discomfort. This might result from his rigorous [[ODST]] training, or be due to his relief that he can breathe properly again. | *Despite the application process being rather painful, when biofoam is applied to [[Kojo Agu|Romeo's]] wound in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', he sighs with relief, rather than showing signs of discomfort. This might result from his rigorous [[ODST]] training, or be due to his relief that he can breathe properly again. | ||
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'' biofoam is applied by inserting part of the canister into the wound. In ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' however, biofoam is applied like shaving cream, which could mean that biofoam works internally and externally. | *In ''Halo 3: ODST'' biofoam is applied by inserting part of the canister into the wound. In ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'' however, biofoam is applied like shaving cream, which could mean that biofoam works internally and externally. | ||
*The closest equivalent in the modern world to biofoam is Quikclot combat gauze, which utilizes kaolin nanoparticles impregnated into gauze. It is designed to stop moderate to severe bleeding and stabilize a combat casualty. However, it is not a foam, and as gauze, it must be packed into the wound. An [ | *The closest equivalent in the modern world to biofoam is Quikclot combat gauze, which utilizes kaolin nanoparticles impregnated into gauze. It is designed to stop moderate to severe bleeding and stabilize a combat casualty. However, it is not a foam, and as gauze, it must be packed into the wound. An [http://www.technewsdaily.com/15895-foam-injection-soldiers-bleeding.html experimental foam] developed in late [[2012]] by [[Wikipedia:DARPA|DARPA]] also bears many similarities to biofoam, as it is capable of packing combat wounds and halting internal bleeding. | ||
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