QuickClot is a brand of hemostatic agents designed to control bleeding by promoting rapid clot formation. It contains zeolite, a mineral that accelerates the natural clotting process by absorbing water and concentrating platelets and clotting factors at the site of injury. QuickClot is commonly used in emergency situations, such as military combat or trauma care, to manage severe hemorrhaging. It comes in various forms, including granules and gauze, for easy application.
It cuases blood to clot with in the wound.
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.
when it is not practical or feasible to apply the CAT
The clotting process takes place when Vitamin K helps the blood to clot. It can take place in any part of the body and is often fairly quick.
place it in between the bandages.
when it is not practical or feasible to apply the CAT
place it in between the bandages.
it causes blood to clot within the wound
It causes blood to clot within the wound.
Unroll gauze, pack it into the wound and simultaneously apply direct pressure.
It contains a special blood-clotting agent called Kaolin, which helps in the constriction of the vessels.
It contains a special blood-clotting agent called Kaolin, which helps in the constriction of the vessels.