Don't forget your QuickClot!

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DanR217

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Was out chopping earlier, a glancing blow with my MOAB swiped just below my knee. About 0.5" deep and about 1" across, it was bleeding so much I thought I might have to call medevac. Plugged it with a cotton glove until I could get back into the house, then tried to stop the bleeding with a wrapped up paper towel secured with duct tape (hillbilly first aid). It stopped the bleeding for a minute., then I put some regular bandages on it, but it started bleeding through so I tried to call my neighbor to see if he could give me a ride into town. His line was busy, so I started to think of alternatives and remembered my QuickClot. I've never used it before, but I'd heard it was good stuff. I strapped it to my knee with some surgical tape and it hasn't been giving me anymore problems, no bleeding through. I figure I'll leave it on for a while, then go into town if it doesn't stop bleeding.

I have some QC in my car and my survival pack, but I think from now on I'll take some out with me when I chop. Just in case, good stuff ;) :thumbup:
 
Glad to hear you'll be alright!!
I've certainly had my fair share of Busse wounds. Some of my friends even make sure their FA kits are on hand when we're playing with knives!! :D
 
Bandaids with superglue on the white part can be used as bridge stitches on large cuts like that. That is how I treated my chainsaw wound on my knee and it healed better than my professionally stitched knife wound a couple of inches below it. Just pinch the skin close together before you "set" the stitch. ;)
 
Hit a major artery with your Busse and you'd be wishing you had a tourniquet.

Tourniquets 101


You never know when you might have massive bleeding to control and if it happens by the time EMS shows up it will likely be too late. Even a five minute response time leaves plenty of time for someone to bleed out from major arterial bleeds. I'm about to start EDC'ing a tourniquet for just such occasions.

One of the best made is the SOF-T tourniquet. It's a little too bulky to carry unless you've got cargo pockets or a belt attachment, but otherwise the Cav-Arms Slick tourniquet will fit in any regular pants pockets. You can get a two pack of the Cav-Arms Slick or a single SOF-T for about $27.

http://www.tacmedsolutions.com/store/Products_Detail.php?ProductID=1

http://www.onesourcetactical.com/cav-armstourniquet.aspx

Even if you can't wrap your mind around EDC'ing a tourniquet, you'd better at least put one in your pack anytime your out in the wilderness.
 
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Quickclot usually requires a debris removal by a doctor. It is excellent in stopping the bleeding, but if you have to use quickclot, you should be heading to the hospital since the wound was severe enough to warrant its use.

Be weary of infection at this point.
 
Glad to hear it works as advertised. I also keep Quick Clot in my hiking pack, but I have never used it myself. Hope you heal up quickly.
 
AZTimT said:
Bandaids with superglue on the white part can be used as bridge stitches on large cuts like that. That is how I treated my chainsaw wound on my knee and it healed better than my professionally stitched knife wound a couple of inches below it. Just pinch the skin close together before you "set" the stitch. ;)
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^^^ This x100 I've had several wounds that should of required stitches or staples , but good ole super glue has always done the job, even worked when I cut my knuckle so deep you could see all the stuff inside, just always disinfect the wound and you other hand before applying the glue or you could be sealing up all that bacteria and major infection could set in if not careful. I've been doing it to me, or had it done to me for as long as I can remeber though, and so far no infections, ever.
 
On a side note, if a line is busy you can call the operator and have them do an emergency break through. My friend used to do this to me all the time when we were kids before call waiting. I think it costs a dollar or 2 but his parents let him do whatever he wanted.
 
Glad to hear you are alright. I would suggest that you make it to the doctor to have the quickclot removed.
 
Tourniquet is a great idea, I hadn't thought about that.

Bishop2Queen's6 said:
Quickclot usually requires a debris removal by a doctor. It is excellent in stopping the bleeding, but if you have to use quickclot, you should be heading to the hospital since the wound was severe enough to warrant its use.

Be weary of infection at this point.
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It's the packet kind where it's in a mesh bag, not loose granules. I actually thought it was the powder kind, but apparently I was thinking of Wound Seal. I ordered a little of that just now to see how it works.

It could use 5-6 stitches. I could have just used some gauze now that I think about it. I'll keep my eye on it today and make sure it doesn't start bleeding again, but it's not as major as it sounds. I guess, subconsciously, I just wanted to try the quick clot :o

I can't find my superglue, but as soon as I can borrow some I'm going to try that.

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your lucky that MOAB didn't take your whole leg off! glad your alright!
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Right? That's the first thing I thought after I realized I'd grazed myself :eek:
 
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Alright my friend,


Easy does it;)

:D

Seriously, hope there is not anything more than a cool scar:thumbup:
 
Hindsight said:
Glad to hear you are alright. I would suggest that you make it to the doctor to have the quickclot removed.
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I'd never had any experience with it before, so they do sell it where it's just the granules? Those granules are big, doesn't sound like a good idea to put that in a wound, I thought it was a powder. The granules in the mesh bag works okay, it doesn't look like any came out of the bag and got in there and it stopped the bleeding, but gauze is cheaper. Good for in a hurry though, just rip open the package and slap it on the wound. Caution with tape on the mesh bag, be careful when you take it off, the mesh bag isn't very strong and rips easily.
 
DanR217 said:
That's the first thing I thought after I realized I'd grazed myself :eek:
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You didn't graze yourself bro, it's just the MOAB returning the loooove with a little lovebite :D They do this sometimes when you love them just right.
 
I'm glad to hear that you survived your first MOAB bite. You have to be careful with those things, their bites can be dangerous.
 
DanR217 said:
I'd never had any experience with it before, so they do sell it where it's just the granules? Those granules are big, doesn't sound like a good idea to put that in a wound, I thought it was a powder. The granules in the mesh bag works okay, it doesn't look like any came out of the bag and got in there and it stopped the bleeding, but gauze is cheaper. Good for in a hurry though, just rip open the package and slap it on the wound. Caution with tape on the mesh bag, be careful when you take it off, the mesh bag isn't very strong and rips easily.
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Yes, it's called Celox and comes in a couple sizes.
It' generally for stopping severe/arterial bleeding, so you should have a trauma pad or two and a compression bandage with it.
It'll keep you from bleeding out until doc can fix you up, and as another poster said it does need to be removed.

Glad you're okay!
 
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Superglue....GOOD stuff...The sting actually reminds me of the antiseptic and really closes quickly with minor scar tissue...I have plenty of little reminders of how sharp End Mills are but sealed nicely!!

Glad to hear the wound was not any worse...MOAB needs to be taken out behind the Wood Shed....:D
 
Bro you are LUCKY!!! Glad your OK cause a blade that big can remove limbs or at least chunks of a limb.
 
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