This is perfect, where did you take it, I've been looking for one of these! Details please!
I have some of the same items mentioned and it includes quikclot products. I know there's concern about when to use quikclot in a civilian (911 available) environment. Any thoughts on that for inclusion in a civ IFAK?
This reminds me I need to add quick clot to mines.
Don't use quick clot unless it's going to be a long time before medical professionals can arrive. That stuff is a pain in the ass to clean out of a wound, and hospitals hate it lol. If you can't stop the wound without compression, apply a TQ, and let it loose about every 30 seconds, it will keep a clot from forming and at the same time control bleeding.
Interesting. Thanks!
Don't use quick clot unless it's going to be a long time before medical professionals can arrive. That stuff is a pain in the ass to clean out of a wound, and hospitals hate it lol. If you can't stop the wound without compression, apply a TQ, and let it loose about every 30 seconds, it will keep a clot from forming and at the same time control bleeding.
Yep, this what my 2 combat medic friends told me as well. I believe the older stuff can cause an allergic reaction too, if you're allergic to shellfish.
I know this is an old thread but i figure i would give an update to what is common practice now instead of quikclot. All you would do is continually pack the wound with guaze now. A large roll of it and pack it until you think its enough or the bleeding has stopped.The older stuff can give you a second degree burn