TB 158 Quikclot Combat Gauze Flashcards
What dressing is designed for the control of traumatic exsanguinating external hemorrhage unable to be managed by direct pressure or tourniquet?
Hemostatic dressing
Quikclot is impregnated with what that works by interacting with a protein found in blood to promote clotting?
Kaolin
What are the dimensions of the quikclot guaze?
3” wide by 4 yards
The distinct packing will facilitate differentiation from the standard what?
4x4 or roll gauze
Where are the most common anatomical locations where quikclot should be considered?
Axillary wounds
Wounds to groin (femoral artery)
Neck wounds
Bleeding in most wounds can be controlled with either what?
Direct pressure or tourniquet
What should be the first steps in bleeding control?
Direct pressure and elevation
Hemostatic agents are not appropriate use with what breedings?
Vaginal or non-traumatic internal bleeding
The package for the quikclot should be opened utilizing what?
Tear point
You should insert how many folds at a time when packing a wound?
1-2 folds
Once packed, apply direct pressure to wound for how many minutes or until bleeding stops?
3 minutes
When at the hospital, alert staff of hemostatic dressing application and provide what for removal instructions?
Packaging
If bleeding continues after how many minutes of direct pressure, consider a second hemostatic dressing?
5 minutes
If applying a second hemostatic dressing, what should be done with the first dressing?
Removed
Patients should be reassessed at least every how many minutes?
5 minutes
