The technology in the third generation products is based on kaolin, an earthy white naturally occurring inert mineral that has been known for many years to have clotting properties to have clotting properties.
it causes blood to clot within the wound.
QuikClot Combat is effective because it rapidly promotes hemostasis by utilizing a proprietary blend of materials that enhance the body’s natural clotting process. It works by absorbing excess blood and forming a gel-like substance that helps to seal wounds and control bleeding in traumatic injuries. Its ease of use and compact packaging make it suitable for use in emergency situations, particularly in combat settings. Additionally, QuikClot is designed to be safe for use on both external and internal wounds, making it versatile for various medical emergencies.
It causes blood to clot within the wound.
It causes blood to clot within the wound
It causes blood to clot within the wound.
It causes blood to clot within the wound
It causes blood to clot within the wound.
When it is not practical or feasible to apply the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
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.
Quikclot is a hemostatic clotting agent that assists in rapidly forming surface blood clots to slow or stop the loss of blood, thereby preserving blood pressure and keeping a victim from "bleeding out" before the arrival of emergency medical personnel. Medical authorities are divided on the appropriateness of Quikclot and similar products due to the tendency of such products to cause significant burns in the affected area. Generally, Quickclot should be applied in the form of a pressure dressing applied directly over the wound. This allows the hemostatic agent to contact the wound and begin the clotting process while simultaneously providing direct pressure. Early versions of Quikclot were granular and, when poured directly into a wound, tended to travel into veins and arteries and cause significant burning along the veins and arteries. Newer versions in the form of Quikclot Combat Gauze have largely mitigated these early problems.
It causes the blood to clot within the wound