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Christophe
03-27-2006, 01:06 PM
Hi all,
I am looking for the correct name for the product used to stop bleeding as used by the US military.I once read about this new piece of gear in a magazine and cannot remember the name.
The product is supposed to be able to stop heavy bleeding by pouring its contents in the wound I think.

Any info and website (to find out if the company has a distributor for europe)would be very much appreciated.


Thanks,

Chris.
Hydro
03-27-2006, 01:11 PM
You may be referring to QuikClot. There was a thread on here, a quick search should find it.
Christophe
03-27-2006, 01:15 PM
Thatīs the word I was looking for.Thanks a lot!
Enduring Freedom
03-27-2006, 03:08 PM
You can buy Quikclot from Supply Captain (http://www.supplycaptain.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=12). Both the powder and the sponge version (ACS).
HoboWithAK
03-27-2006, 07:52 PM
Don't mess around with that stuff if you don't know what you are doing. It can easily cause just as much, if not more damage if applied improperly.
James
03-28-2006, 02:27 PM
The U.S Military is getting away from powdered/granular quickclot and is more fond of treated dressings now. The powdered stuff is better than nothing and can work sometimes, but it isn't magic.
Daga
03-30-2006, 10:39 AM
The ACS does look promising since it is like a "sponge" vs the granular qc. Supposedly as effective as the powder but easier to use. ACS looks good to go...
Christophe
03-31-2006, 05:07 AM
I contacted the director of sales, Europe.
Heīs gonna send me a video and brochures about Quikcloth.
Nice people,quick responses.Looks good so far.
AIRBORNEJOCK
04-04-2006, 04:10 AM
The ACS does look promising since it is like a "sponge" vs the granular qc. Supposedly as effective as the powder but easier to use. ACS looks good to go...

the sponge ones for major arterial bleeds is it not and the powder is for normal wounds?
Daga
04-04-2006, 06:12 AM
The literature I have recieved from quickclot was not specific ie they do not say use the ACS for artierial bleeds and the powder for "other wounds". That being said I do not see a situation where the ACS would be less effective than the powder. The ACS does seem to be a solution to the problem of the powder being removed from splurting blood and windy conditions, but I wonder if there are any scenerios which the powder would be superior to the ACS...
AIRBORNEJOCK
04-04-2006, 07:39 AM
there is a type for arterial bleeding ill try and find out the name next week.
Daga
04-07-2006, 10:12 AM
Quickclot has just been re-approved for use by USSOCOM.