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Old 01-17-2005, 17:51   #1
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Question ActCel hemostatic gauze

Has anyone heard of or used this yet?

Recent developments in technology have allowed this revolutionary gauze to change the way EMS professionals treat their patients. ActCel was developed as a tool to provide medical professionals the ability to stop bleeding in the most efficient manner possible.

CAN BE USED FOR:
• Capillary Wounds
• Arterial Bleeds
• Lacerations
• Abrasions
• Punctures

ActCel hemostatic gauze, created from regenerated cellulose, is an effective, patented hemostatic agent. Upon contact with blood, ActCel gauze instantly converts to a collagen like gel which expands to cause direct pressure on blood vessels and control bleeding. Hemostatic Gauze is water-soluble and the gel can be removed easily when water, saline or hydrogen peroxide is applied.

http://www.actcel.com/EMS/index.html
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Old 01-20-2005, 07:00   #2
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I never doubt new products but.....I usually get a heads up on stuff like this with my tactical medical connections...you can see on the civilian and armed forces side where products like this are desperately needed and I generally get an early view/review of similiar products. This is the 1st I'm hearing about this one.......
I'm going to contact the company and see what happens. I usually 'field test' myself at my trauma center and with another trauma center to remain 'unbiased'.
I have used traumadex and like it, stay away from Quikclot.
If I do get a chance at trying this product, I'll post the results.
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Old 01-20-2005, 07:07   #3
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Thanks Doc,

Something told me to stay away from Quickclot. Pouring something into a wound did not sit right with me.
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Old 01-20-2005, 12:30   #4
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read this....... from www.policemag.com
We published this a few months ago
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File Type: pdf Blood_Clotters_Article.pdf (166.3 KB, 113 views)
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Old 01-20-2005, 21:08   #5
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We are going to have to talk. I just came up with a way to use that new stuff.
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