quikclot sponges

[sledge]

anyone else carry 1?

i hunt hogs a lot, with 2 dogs.  i figure i am most likely to need it on them, but might need it on myself, too.

running through the mesquite brush after baying dogs with a nocked broadhead is dangerous, and so are hog tusks.

my sally-girl, a german shorthair, took a tusk cut last week that looks like it was made by a sharp knife.  it was low on her back leg, and didn't bleed much, so i didn't need the sponge.


i carry it in my pocket, though, not in my 1st aid kit in my buttpack.  i've seen how fast an animal can bleed out from a femoral hit.

i'm not sure the sponge would help with that, though.  

joe

[Biathlonman]

At work we switched from quickclot to celox.  Supposed to be just as effective without the chemical burn of quickclod.  Always carry a packet into the backcountry.

[PA stickbow boy]

That's a good idea. Never know when a broadhead or knife may get you. I'll have to see if I can find some to throw in my pack.

[Bear Heart]

Just remember those will only stop relatively minor bleeding.  By minor I mean not arterial or significant venous bleeding.  I would add materials for a pressure dressing and a one hand operable tourniquete.

[Gil Verwey]

I do a lot of tree work with a chain saw. Arborist carry the Cedarroth Blood Stopper.

If you are worrying about a cut that may bleed profusely this is what nearly every arborist carries.

Chainsaws are nasty and I am glad I have not had to use one yet. I have read good reviews from others that have.

I carry mine while on back country bowhunts. I probably should carry it all the time hunting. When close to home I get complacent.

Check the internet on it and you should find good information and reviews. It wouldn't surprise me if there was youtube on it also. I don't think I would like to see it though.

I do not have experience with the quick clot sponge.

Gil

[lpcjon2]

For small knife type cuts just use crazy glue. For any other use maxi pads and direct pressure. The military bandages that can be had at most army navy stores are great. But in the end even with the clot stuff elevation and direct pressure are the key!

[Biathlonman]

Check out the celox.  Videos on the internet show them cutting a pig carotid, pouring the stuff on and it clots it.  I do also carry the one hand tourniquet, isralie bandage, etc.

[Bear Heart]

No the quick clot will stop the bleeding.  It is amazing stuff.  I just wouldn't go walking out of the wood without additional measures.

[NightHawk]

Everyone should invest inquiry a good First Aid kit. I needed mine today as my 89 yo neighbor fell today and tore a huge gash in his hand, between his thumb and fore finger. Long story short, I couldn't find my first aid kit except for a small one in my truck.
 Tonight one of the first things I did was buy a nice new first aid kit. I couldn't find one with everything I thought it should have

[Hoyt]

I carry Quick Clot and 3m Steri Strip Closures. If I just go through a briar patch I look like I'm on my way home from the civil war. Blood thinners.

[hunt it]

All above is good stuff. Tampons are cheap/compact and also provide great absorbtion. Nothing better to fill a big wound or hole type puncture.

[calgarychef]

I agree with the tampon idea, cheap easy to carry, the South African army uses them.  They also make great scent pads for a lil' tinks or whatever you use.  I carry the ones with plastic applicator for first aid as they sound really good for punture wounds.  Also carry a couple of mini pads as wound dressings.

[old_goat2]

Can you buy the Celox, Cedarroth Blood Stopper or Quickclot at a normal drugstore?