Hemostatic Gauze

[tricam]

One of gals (wanda) on Lightfighter posted this. A new product on the market from ActCel. (No afilliation)

"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. "

It looks very cool. I called from some samples and intend to give them a spin here in the ED.

best,
eric

 

[Summit]

Where can I get some of that for my backcountry medkit?

 

[Summit]

Everything I can find about those makes them look very cool like they will cut down on time to stop bleeding and require less bandaging (important for wilderness limited space kits).

 

[PArescueEMT]

Is there a web site that it can be ordered from? where can I find info on it?

 

[Summit]

www.actcel.com

unfortunately has to be bought by the box $120/box 2x2 $240/box 4x4
box has 20. shelf life 4 years.

 

[shorthairedpunk]

EMP sells a product like that www.buyemp.com

 

[Summit]

Originally posted by shorthairedpunk@Feb 13 2005, 11:57 AM
EMP sells a product like that www.buyemp.com

If you are thinking of TraumaDEX, it isn't like the gauze.

 

[shorthairedpunk]

no, its a gauze, not a powder, glycerine based