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AMI Trauma Kit with Advanced Quick Clot Blood Pad |
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AMI Trauma Kit with Advanced Blood Quick Clot Pad to seal a major wound fast.
The new Trauma Pack Kit with special ZMedica QuikClot pad includes trauma pads, sterile gauze, wraps and duct tape to secure dressings or improvise a seal for a major wound such as a gunshot, knife wound or other large incision. Also includes non-latex gloves and bio-hazard disposal bag, and an instructional sheet with information on how to quickly diagnose and treat wounds..
A must have item for any hiker, hunter, or anyone building a first aid kit. Instructions are provided on back of package.
The Quikclot pad at the core of this pack is a chemically inert material in a mesh bag that speeds coagulation of blood, resulting in a stable clot that stops bleeding. It stops bleeding faster than conventional methods and is safe to leave on wounds until more advanced medical help arrives. Note that Quik Clot pads are used to successfully treat major battlefield wounds by the US Millitary. This kit is simply a civilian version.
Total Kit Weight: 4.6oz
Kit Size: 6" x 5" x 1-1/2"
Specific Contents:
* QuikClot 25g Pad Trauma Pad 5" x 9" * One Pair Nitrile Gloves * One Hand Wipe * Duct Tape 2" X 26" * Bandage, Triangular * Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 4" x 4" , Pkg of 2 * Dressing, Gauze, Sterile, 2" x 2" , Pkg of 2 * Bandage, Conforming Gauze, 3" * After Cuts & Scrapes Antiseptic Wipe * Resealable Bag for Biowaste * Instruction book including ABC's of First Aid, Sucking Chest wound procedures, Shoulder and Upper Arm Fracture care, Head Injury Treatment Ideal Uses: * 72 Hour Home Emergency Kit * Addition to Emergency or Survival Kit * Hunters * Hunting and Fishing Guides * Professional Rescue Squad * Remote Base Camps * Snowmobiling * Wilderness Medical Professionals Frequently Asked Questions about QuikClot: 1. What is the active ingredient in QuikClot ? The active ingredient found in QuikClot is a naturally occurring inert mineral called kaolin, which has been known for decades to clot blood. Kaolin does not contain animal or human proteins or botanicals. 2.) How does QuikClot work with the body's normal clotting cascade? Contact between kaolin and blood immediately initiates the clotting process by activating Factor XII. This reaction leads to the transformation of Factor XII, Factor XI and prekallikrein to their activated forms. In addition, Factor XII can activate prekallikrein even without kaolin, but kaolin presence markedly enhanced the rate of activation. The activation of both Factor XI and Factor XII leads to the rest of the coagulation cascade. 3. Does it work? YES. In independent studies performed by both the US Navy and US Army comparing multiple hemostatic agents, QuikClot Combat Gauze emerged overall number one in safety and effectiveness and is now recommended as the first line of treatment for life-threatening hemorrhage on the battlefield within every branch of the US armed forces. Anecdotal reports of use so far within the hospital have been overwhelmingly positive. 4. Is it safe? YES. Because kaolin is an inert mineral, there are no known contraindications. 5. Does it burn? NO. The first generation of the QuikClot granular product, made from non-hydrated zeolite, was discontinued in 2008 when the hemostatic gauze formulation based on kaolin was introduced. That earlier granular product could cause exothermic reactions if not used properly. 6. Are there any allergic reactions with the use of QuikClot dressings? Because the active ingredient in QuikClot dressings is kaolin, a naturally occurring inert mineral and not a drug, animal, or human protein there are no known contraindications. 7. What if the wound bleeds through the QuikClot dressing? More severe and traumatic wounds may require additional dressings, in which case, multiple QuikClot dressings may be used. However it is suggested that the first dressing used remains in place while a second is applied over the first. You don’t want to disturb the clot that is forming under the first pad. Under no circumstance should a dressing be used a second time. 8. How long can I leave QuikClot dressings on the wound? Although hemostasis is typically achieved 3- 5 minutes, sometimes it is necessary to leave the dressing in place for an extended period of time. The dressings may be left on the wound site for up to 24 hours if needed. QuikClot dressings are non-absorbable and indicated for external use only. 9. How easy are QuikClot dressings to remove? QuikClot dressings are extremely easy to remove and will not rip when removed. Irrigation is not normally required, however if you feel more comfortable it may be utilized. 10. What are the indications for use? QuikClot dressings are intended for temporary external use to control traumatic bleeding. QuikClot pads are applied topically as an adjunct to manual compression and is indicated for the local management and control of surface bleeding. |