Just a couple of months back, one of our colleagues witnessed a small accident occur at a local construction site, where a worker had sustained a severe injury to his arm and was bleeding profusely. While there was an immediate first aid response in terms of placing a conventional bandage on him, his bleeding continued unabated until a colleague used a hemostatic dressing. This incident illustrated the value of a proper solution. We, Axiostat, try our best to ensure that an easy and efficient way of dealing with bleeding is available to all individuals.
Hemostatic dressings are specially formulated medical dressings used to help in stopping bleeding. They do more than ordinary gauze can do since they are specifically made for the task.
They work by enabling the quick formation of blood clots. They form seals with the wound and enable fast formation of clots in case of injury.
These dressings are widely used in:
A hemostatic wound dressing works with the body’s natural clotting process. When there is an injury, the body tries to stop bleeding by forming a clot. But sometimes, this process needs support. This is where the dressing helps.
Many advanced dressings, including ours at Axiostat, use materials like chitosan. This material attracts blood cells and helps them stick together. As a result, a strong clot forms faster. The hemostatic bandage not only applies pressure but also acts as a physical barrier to the wound. This offers additional protection and better control over the bleeding.
Everyone knows about the normal gauze. It can be used for minor injuries. However, there are some problems with it.
Regular gauze:
However, it does not actively stop bleeding.
A hemostatic solution goes a step further. It helps control bleeding, not just manage it. This makes it a better choice for deeper or more serious injuries.
In the US, injuries can happen in many everyday situations. From home improvement projects to outdoor activities, the risk is always there.
You can use a hemostatic wound dressing in situations like the following:
Having the right dressing on hand can help you respond quickly and effectively.
We focus on making our products easy to use and reliable. Hemostatic dressings offer several clear benefits.
Main benefits include:
A hemostatic dressings’ speed of helping to control bleeding is one of the main benefits. Serious injuries often result in massive amounts of lost blood if there is any delay at all. While normal gauzes absorb blood, hemostatic dressings work in conjunction with your body to create clots much quicker; therefore stabilizing an injury quicker than normal and reducing complications until help arrives.
Since hemostatic dressing are intended to be very easy to use in a stressful environment, no advanced medical training is required. Most of the time, all you will need to do is apply direct pressure over the dressing for a couple of minutes at the site of the injury. The applicable and simple method allows everyone, from a healthcare professional to a worker or traveller, to an adventure seeker and family member, the ability to help in the event of an injury.
They are ideal for use in numerous scenarios. They may be used in treating cases of severe cuts, industrial injuries, outdoor trauma injuries, and in cases where a patient is experiencing uncontrolled bleeding. These products offer extra help in ensuring that the injury site is managed appropriately, regardless of whether the accident happened at the place of work, during hiking, or during home repairs.
Hemostatic dressings are relatively small and light, and hence very portable. You can easily fit them into your emergency kits, your vehicle, backpacks, and any bag that you are using in case you are on a trip or going outdoors for work. It is always good to have such a product when you go out, as it will allow you to react promptly if there is an emergency.
Stopping uncontrolled bleeding as quickly as possible is crucial since it allows the patient to be stabilised until he or she receives further medical help. If uncontrolled bleeding occurs, the patient might experience other serious health problems, such as shock.
Healthcare devices ought to be user-friendly because they are often used by patients under stressful conditions. In such scenarios, there can be a state of confusion or panic. Any product that requires too much effort may result in the loss of precious time. That is why our solutions are designed with simplicity in mind.
It should be noted that not all individuals who use a bleeding control kit have a medical education. The user may be a co-worker, a family member, or an emergency response person. For such reasons, the ease of use factor is paramount in such scenarios.
Our approach is based on:
Ease of use
We create products that can be used easily without any detailed instructions. Ease of use allows the user to act faster during an emergency situation.
Rapid action
For severe cases, time is critical. Our products have been designed to act fast to facilitate faster blood clotting and enhance the overall outcome.
Safe materials
We incorporate materials that are safe, friendly to the skin, and medically acceptable. Safety is crucial both in terms of efficiency and for ensuring the comfort of the patient.
Reliable performance
Individuals require products that they can rely on. Reliable performance is what we emphasize to assure the user that the product will work when required.
Axiostat aims at making bleeding control technology simple and efficient for practical purposes.
Using a hemostatic dressing is very easy. You do not need special training.
Basic steps:
Continue observing the person after applying the dressing. Watch for signs of continued bleeding or discomfort. If bleeding does not stop or the injury is severe, seek professional medical help immediately.
A Smarter Way to Prepare for Injuries
Readiness does not mean assuming the worst, but rather having the ability to take action when necessary. Including a hemostatic dressing among your equipment will bring significant benefits in terms of readiness. The product will provide you with more flexibility when dealing with an injury situation. Axiostat wants to be part of providing consumers with effective and convenient solutions.
Hemostatic dressing refers to a dressing material that helps in controlling bleeding quickly by creating blood clots inside the body.
Yes, it does not need professional skills and is relatively simple to use.
Yes, it is a great addition if you need to stop bleeding in case of injury.
Yes, all hemostatic dressings contain only safe components.
Readiness does not mean assuming the worst, but rather having the ability to take action when necessary. Including a hemostatic dressing among your equipment will bring significant benefits in terms of readiness. The product will provide you with more flexibility when dealing with an injury situation. Axiostat wants to be part of providing consumers with effective and convenient solutions.
We are proud to be part of Axio Biosolutions, a company dedicated to enhancing blood clotting and wound management through innovative biomedical technology. Using biomaterial technology, Axio Biosolutions manufactures solutions for emergency and trauma cases, military field care, hospitals, and wound management. Through our commitment to simplicity, efficacy, and safety in applying the technology, we continue to strive to achieve our goal of making bleeding management easy for all.
Axiostat® Rolled Gauze – 7.6cm x 150cm
Religlove – Nitrile Examination Gloves – Large – Pair
Universal shears large 7.6″
TraumaFix Dressing Sterile Including Pressure Pad
CODE RED Emergency Tourniquet
Chest Seal
Bleed Control Guidance Leaflet
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Axiostat® Z-Fold Gauze – 7.6cm x 300cm
Chest Seal (Contains 2 Chest Seals)
TraumaFix Dressing Sterile Including Pressure Pad 10cm x 18cm
CODE RED Emergency Tourniquet
Rebreath Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve
Religlove Nitrile Examination Gloves Large (Pair)
6″ Military Grade High Intensity Cyalume Lightstick White
PRO-Breathe Nasopharyngeal Airway, Size 6
PRO-Breathe Nasopharyngeal Airway, Size 7
Universal shears large 7.6″
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For Femoral and Radial Access Closures
For Femoral and Radial Access Closures
