Scientists in Boston are reporting what could be a major breakthrough: They've designed oxygen-carrying particles that can let patients live for up to half an hour—without taking a breath. The injected material give doctors time to address emergencies in patients who can't breathe with far less risk of brain damage or heart attack, meaning this could save millions of lives yearly, according to Gizmodo.
New Injections Can Keep People Alive—Without Breath - Scientists' invention could save millions of lives a year