How to stop massive blood loss.

[flb_78]

I came across this on another board. It wasn't available commercially at the time but now it is.

 

The product is called QuikClot.

 

This is a video of it being used.

 

WARNING!! do not click the link if you have a problem with seeing A LOT OF BLOOD!!!

 

 

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[lonestarmedic]

This stuff works. However, it does generate heat during the process. Also, most emergency rooms don't understand it well. Once used, it will have to be flushed out of the wound in order to complete the repairs. It is available in a baggie kinda like a large pouch of dip. Also comes in a long strip that can be packed into a wound. I carry a couple kinds in my crash kit. Our army medics have it.

 

JB

[Pappa Bear]

Looks like something worth carrying on the bike with us, where is it available at, and can it be used on a less severe type of wound, especially if we don't know a lot about wound treatment, I mean it would be better to use it when your not sure than not use it at all!!

[CrazyHorse]

Quick Clot has a tendency to fry nerves because of the heat which can cause problems later and you definitely don't want to get this powder in your eyes. There's another product I use, called CELOX uses Chitozan it does not have the exothermic reaction (heat) in use by Special Forces they make bandages now also with this clotting agent. I carry this and an Israeli bandage.

[Mariner Fan]

Wow, the stuff really works! I'd carry it in my first aid kit but I don't see full on arterial bleeds very often, even when I was volunteering for an ambulance. Is there a shelf life for the stuff?

[Condor]

Couldn't look at the video but did do a google search on the stuff and found this site http://www.lapolicegear.com/quikclotsport.html that carries a 'sport' pak, and the price is pretty reasonable compared to other supply houses. I'm going to put some in my kit.