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There are several different kinds of hemostatic dressings, each of which requires specific training to use. For this question I am going to assume that you are asking about the QuikClot Combat Gauze in use by the US Army.
Combat Gauze is a compressed gauze strip that is impregnated with the non-burning QuikClot hemostatic agent. It works by binding to blood and forming a large artificial clot that, when used correctly, seals a bleeding artery.
Step-by-step:
- Apply strong, proximal (above) pressure to the affected limb. The goal is to cut off as much circulation as possible to the wound before applying the Combat Gauze. As an example, if you had a high groin wound with a bleeding femoral artery, try having a second person wrap both hands around the very top of the leg and squeeze as hard as they can.
- Use regular gauze to dry out the wound as much as possible. This is very important since the QuikClot clots as soon as it contacts blood. If you push it into a deep, bloody wound, you probably just wasted that Combat Gauze since the clot won't be formed at the actual cut on the damaged artery.
- Once the wound is dry(ish), stuff the Combat Gauze into the wound - all of it. Keep stuffing it down, layer after layer, as tight as you can.
- Once all the Combat Gauze is in, put strong direct pressure over the gauze for 2 minutes. This allows the clot to form up against the actual bleed site, cementing it closed.
- After two minutes, release the direct pressure. The wound should not bleed. If it does, the application failed
- Bandage the wound thoroughly and tape the Combat Gauze package to the outer wrap.
What else can I help you with?
When should you use the Quick clot combat?
when it is not practical or feasible to apply the CAT
When should you use the quick-clot combat gauze?
when it is not practical or feasible to apply the CAT
When should you use a Quick Clot combat Gauze?
When it is not practical or feasable to use a Combat Action Tourniquet or CAT
How do you apply the quick-clot combat gauze?
Unroll the gauze, and pack it directly into the wound while simultaneously applying direct pressure.
How do apply quick clot combat gause?
unroll the gauze and pack it hard into the wound while applying direct defender pressure HUA.
How do you apply a quick clot?
Unroll the quick clot gauze and apply as much as you need to the wound. Save the rest of the unused roll. There is a quick clot that comes in powder form and if you have that type you have to sprinkle it onto the wound until the blood clots then you have to apply a pressure bandage or sterile gauze on the wound ... not all militaries use that type of quick clot. Be certain not to get your bare hands or other germs in the wound before you use the quick clot. Douse the wound with water to clean out any debris BEFORE you use it if you have water available.
What should you do with the empty quick clot combat gauze wrapper?
place it in between the bandages.
What should do with the empty quick clot combat gauze wrapper?
place it in between the bandages.
Why is quick cloth combat gauze effective?
it causes blood to clot within the wound
Why is quick combat gauze effective in controlling bleeding?
It causes blood to clot within the wound.
How do you apply the quick clot gauze?
Unroll gauze, pack it into the wound and simultaneously apply direct pressure.
How do you apply the quick clot cambat gauze?
unroll the guaze, and pack it directly into the wound while simultaneously applying direct pressure
