QuikClot

My current carry in my pack is Combat Gauze with pressure dressings. I also carry the Quikclot sponges in my gear. Typically I carry the 50g packs but I always carry two of these since you may have an exit wound as well as an entry wound. That's what I like about the gauze, you have a lot mroe to work with than the sponges.[/QUOTE]

I also carry the Combat Gause, I think it is more functional than the Quickclot. In fact my unit took all of the Quickclot from our IFAC's and replaced it with Combat Gauze. I tried to get them to let me have the Quickclot but they said no and destroyed it by dumping it in buckets of water.
 
I would attach a pic for you, but I am not special enough yet. the individual packet is 5.25" x 4"and 3/4" thick but will compress a little the gauze itself is a roll about 3 in x 4 yds.
 
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Any QuickClot is better than none. Just do not make it wet.
 
Jeff,
I have personal experience with Quick clot, that is nothing short of a miracle, Arterial bleed after been shot through the jaw and Jugular and through the shoulder in Chardiwal- 4 Corners- Ghazni, survived over 45 min to be air lifted out to Ghazni Afghanistan(3 Quick Clot later and a Shemag wrap around) They rebuilt my Jaw that night in Bagram, and stabilized me and sent me to Landstuhl Germany, the real heroes were the 101st medical Aircrew, My Brothers American and Afghan who patched me up and got me to 4 Corners FOB, the incredible surgical staff of the US Armed forces who worked tirlessly to stabilize me.
Thank you for giving me the gift of life - a debt I will never be able to repay.

The rule states no QC above the shoulderline, I beg to differ. To the company that makes Quick Clot- thank you.
USPS Mail Contract Afghanistan- RC EAST September 15 2009
 
Guy Vanderveken said:
Jeff,
I have personal experience with Quick clot, that is nothing short of a miracle, Arterial bleed after been shot through the jaw and Jugular and through the shoulder in Chardiwal- 4 Corners- Ghazni, survived over 45 min to be air lifted out to Ghazni Afghanistan(3 Quick Clot later and a Shemag wrap around) They rebuilt my Jaw that night in Bagram, and stabilized me and sent me to Landstuhl Germany, the real heroes were the 101st medical Aircrew, My Brothers American and Afghan who patched me up and got me to 4 Corners FOB, the incredible surgical staff of the US Armed forces who worked tirlessly to stabilize me.
Thank you for giving me the gift of life - a debt I will never be able to repay.

The rule states no QC above the shoulderline, I beg to differ. To the company that makes Quick Clot- thank you.
USPS Mail Contract Afghanistan- RC EAST September 15 2009
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Wow. Thanks for the post from the first hand experience and thanks for doing what you do! And , yes, thanks a million to QuikClot!!
 
Guy Vanderveken said:
Jeff,
I have personal experience with Quick clot, that is nothing short of a miracle, Arterial bleed after been shot through the jaw and Jugular and through the shoulder in Chardiwal- 4 Corners- Ghazni, survived over 45 min to be air lifted out to Ghazni Afghanistan(3 Quick Clot later and a Shemag wrap around) They rebuilt my Jaw that night in Bagram, and stabilized me and sent me to Landstuhl Germany, the real heroes were the 101st medical Aircrew, My Brothers American and Afghan who patched me up and got me to 4 Corners FOB, the incredible surgical staff of the US Armed forces who worked tirlessly to stabilize me.
Thank you for giving me the gift of life - a debt I will never be able to repay.

The rule states no QC above the shoulderline, I beg to differ. To the company that makes Quick Clot- thank you.
USPS Mail Contract Afghanistan- RC EAST September 15 2009
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Sir, if I ever doubted QuikClot before I won't anymore after the medical report you sent me on how your life was saved. You are damned luck to be alive! Thanks again for your service and for the report.
 
Jeff,

My pleasure, I hope the value of the report I sent you, helps to save lives, The more everybody knows the better.
I do feel that Quik Clot has a bad rep. However I believe the contrary for obvious reasons.
Cheers,
Guy
 
Guy, one quick question: what type of QuickClot was this? Powder, sponge or gauze? My medic buddy wanted to know.
 
Semi off topic question here but what do you guys keep in your FAK besides QuikClot?
 
Jeff,
This was the Combat Gause as in the picture in your hand, in Olive Drab packaging.

Usually tucked away in most short pockets within reach of right and left hand(no use in a pocket too deep and filled with other crap), placed on back for Buddy to take off- or taped as cheek well on rifle.

Helps if you can get to it quickly, coupled with tampons(large) and tourniquets or lengths of paracord- even laces of boots are replaced with paracord.

Cheers,
Guy
 
Great info Guy, glad you made it through that. I'll definately get some of the gause to add to my kit, and another one or two to stash in various places.
 
I agree with many of the posts here, but most of all with "very cold steel's" post #36.

However, the Celox granules work well, but are too light to use in certain circumstances. Though Celox does not burn, it is not very effective on arterial bleeds. The blood will wash it away.

Not only does QuickClot powder burn, but it's messy and there have been a lot of failures with it. In many cases plain gauze may work better where QC would fail. As mentioned it's less effective in a hypothermia patient because it relies on the bodies clotting abilities. Zeolites are not my favorite absorption products, but they do work if used correctly.

A better option would be the use of HemCon along with the application of a tourniquet. HemCon is more expensive, but it does not rely on the bodies clotting abilities which is better for hypothermia patients. Though I think you need a prescription for it in the States. It's not an over the counter product, I believe.

HemCon has other advantages too. It's antimicrobial and is better for use in smaller wounds because it can be ripped into smaller pieces.

I'm not sure if the US Marines are still bound by a QC contract, but the US Army uses HemCon based on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance products testing, not personal gain.

ChitoFlex is also an option, but you need to be quick with it. You get 20 or so seconds to pack it into position and keep it immobile to be effective.

Something I haven't read much about in this thread is on the use and carry of a good tourniquet. Everyone should have a good one available to their disposal with easy access single handed along with a hemostatic dressing and REGULAR bandage at the very least.

From a wilderness care situation I'd go with applying direct pressure and packing first, if dealing with an extremity, use a tourniquet, then HemCon. If HemCon fails, then use QuikClot as your last resort.
 
been considering buying some hemostat stuff to add to the FAK in my edc bag.

anyone use celox gauze? those were one of my options since chinook med has requirements for the quikclot.

i got a quick rundown from a licensed buddy of mine on how to use it but still plan on taking classes before i feel confident enough to use it someone other than myself.

also, the hemcon z-packed gauze looks to be a good (albeit pricier) substitute. anyone use these either?
 
The only "requirements" they have is you read the instructions and acknowledge that you have read them
 
for the non military use quikclot gauze?

in bold at the bottom of the page, the requirements state:

Per regulation, buyers must:
1) Have a minimum of 40 hours of basic American Red Cross training.
2) Read the following presentation on Proper Use & Procedures for using QuikClot Combat Gauze.

didn't know if they want my certs from the red cross or what. the classes offered out here are only 8 hours from what i remember.

on a side note jeff, i don't know if you get a discount from chinook, but if you enter "ZOMBIE" as a code during checkout you get 10% off last i checked. another thing to confound you about the whole zombie genre haha
 
Yes, no problem on buying any of the quickclot products from them. check the box, read the info and buy it.

As a side note, I hope the damn zombie freaks in this country get their damn wish some day. That's the silliest shit I've ever heard of that people are so infatuated with. I'd much rather watch and be infatuated with Wiley Coyote and the Roadrunner or Blazing Saddles.
 
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