*TB 158- Quick Clot Combat Gauze

Question 1

QuikClot products are impregnated with ____, an inert, naturally occurring substance that works by interacting with a protein found in the blood, which promotes acceleration of the body’s existing clotting capabilities.

Answer 1

Kaolin

Question 2

QuikClot should be considered for wounds with profuse bleeding and where a _____ is not an option.

Answer 2

Tourniquet

Question 3

What are the most common anatomic locations where QuikClot should be considered?

Answer 3

1. Axillary wounds
2. Wounds to the groin (femoral artery)
3. Neck wounds

Question 4

After using the QuikClot Combat Gauze apply direct pressure on top of the packed wound and hold for ___ minutes or until bleeding stops.

Answer 4

3 mins

Question 5

After application of the QuickClot combat gauze, if bleeding continues after ___ minutes of direct pressure, consider application of a second hemostatic dressing

Answer 5

5 mins

Question 6

After successful bleeding control following the application of the QuickClot combat gauze, reassess the patient’s status at least every ___ minutes.

Answer 6

5

Question 7

The replacement QuickClot hemostatic dressings will be issued by ______.

Answer 7

EMS captains

Question 8

How many QuikClot Combat Gauze are issued to each BLS and ALS resource to be kept in the Trauma Treatment and Evacuation Aid Bag?

Answer 8

2

Question 9

QuikClot Combat Gauze LE is sterile gauze ___ inches wide by ___ yards in length and is in a z-fold format to facilitate wound packing.

Answer 9

3 inches wide by 4 yards long