[TheForge] Quick Clot

[Chuck Robinson]

The Quick Clot isn't used if normal procedures work
The new Quick Clot ACS addresses the old decencies.
The clotting agent is imbedded in a gauze matrix so it can't flake off. It 
is also easier to remove for follow up
The QC agent is used with a pressure bandage and  if necessary a tourniquet 
or direct manual pressure  to stop the bleeding till the clot forms.
 But you folks make up your own minds if it is worth using. The folks I know 
swear by it.
I can lead you to water, but I can't make you drink
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Freeman" <FREEMAB at pt.fdah.com>
To: <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Quick Clot


> This site suggests that that product may not live up to expectations:
> http://www.defensetech.org/archives/000458.html
> However, those cases were for bleeding from major arteries.
>
> Everyone should know the basic method for stopping arterial bleeding:
> Put pressure on the artery between the wound and the heart.  Knowing the
> pressure points helps.  If you don't know the pressure points, then
> apply pressure directly on the wound.  (This is first aid, remember, not
> an emergency-room treatment.  You're trying to keep the person from
> bleeding to death.  Causing some additional injury is not a problem if
> you save his life in the process.)
>
> Bruce
> NJ
>
>>>> robi5515 at bellsouth.net 6/14/2006 2:05:14 PM >>>
> Hey Folks,
> My sister dropped a kitchen knife on her foot last night and couldn't
> stop
> the bleeding. I happened to call just after it happened and talked her
> thru
> basic first aid till the EMS folks arrived.
> She is OK after a trip to the emergency room, but it scared me off my
> butt
> to order the latest version of Quick Clot from www.bestglide.com
> There are many other sources.
> The new stuff is called Quick Clot ACS  and would be a good item to add
> to
> your first aid kit.
> The training videos are pretty impressive. The military is using it in
> Iraq
> and Iran for serious trauma and it has already saved many lives.
> Chuck
>
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