[CA_TacMedic]

I have now used Combat gauze twice. Two patients, same roll. The first was an absolute minor head wound, but it would not stop bleeding even after pressure for 3-5 min. Applied about 1 ft. of combat Gauze and in three minutes the wound was clear and dry and sutured easily.

The second was last night. I was awakened after midnight to check a kid that while chopping wood with an ax, had missed and struck his right great toe area.
Boot removed, heavy bleeding from wound, toe still intact and functioning, but heavy bleeding. I used standard dressings and kerlix without complete success. Second round, Combat Gauze, deep into the wound cavity for three minutes and the bleeding stopped. * sutures later and the drunk cowboy is off to impress his girlfriend some more.

So far I have not use it on heavy arterial hemorrhages and cannot speak to that. I can say that in my limited applications it has performed better than the standard bandage and dressings available.


So now another question, and maybe this should be a post of it's own...? Once a QuikClot Combat Gauze is opened...if only partially used, what happens the the efficacy of the product if it is immediately resealed and kept dry? I did in fact reuse the product. It worked great both times. Any input on that?

Thanks in advance for your time.