Unroll the gauze, and pack it directly into the wound while simultaneously applying direct pressure.
when using a tourniquet is not feasible.
when using a tourniquet is not feasible.
Place it between the folds of the emergency bandage.
Place it between the folds of the emergency bandage.
It causes blood to clot within the wound
It causes blood to clot within the wound
It causes blood to clot within the wound.
Quickclot is a powder which is applied directly to the wound to prevent bleeding. Alternately it can be a quickclot infused gauze. A bandage is then wrapped around the site for protection and/or compression. The wrapper should be placed in the final outside fold of the dressing for easy identification of treatment rendered.
For 3 mins or until bleeding stops
Unroll the gauze and pack it in the wound while applying direct pressure.
Unroll the gauze and pack it in the wound while applying direct pressure.
When it is not practical or feasible to apply the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)