Managing bleeding is critical in emergencies because a person can become at risk of dying from severe blood loss in a matter of minutes. A hemostatic wound dressing will be essential to manage bleeding effectively. With Axiostat, we provide cutting-edge technologies that offer the quickest and most effective way to manage bleeding. Emergency responders, medical personnel and those who perform basic first aid will all benefit from our product. This blog will identify when to use a hemostatic dressing, as well as explain the importance of this type of dressing in relation to modern first aid.
A hemostatic dressing is a type of dressing that quickly stops bleeding. Hemostatic dressings differ from traditional gauze dressings in that they promote faster clotting when in contact with blood.
The dressing provides a protective structure to the area of the wound when applied. By providing this structure, the hemostatic dressing can limit the amount of bleeding from the wound and protect the wound area from further damage.
Hemostatic dressings can be used in situations such as
– Providing medical care in emergency settings
– Treating severe blood loss in cases of injury
– Wound care in military and other field environments
– First aid supply kits for the home or workplace.
If you have a gaping wound that is bleeding too much and isn’t stopping after applying pressure, you need to immediately apply a hemostatic dressing. This applies to injuries where blood is flowing nonstop.
Some examples include
Deep Cuts
Large Open Wounds
Accidents involving a sharp object
With situations like these, you have to act quickly before more blood is lost.
Using traditional band-aids to close an extremely deep wound may not work well if blood continues to seep out from a very deep area of the body. Hemostatic products used inside or on top of the wound create a barrier to help encourage blood to clot.
Injuries can happen both at the place of employment and at the jobsite, or at home. If the bleeding does not stop with initial first-aid measures, or if you have a serious injury, you may consider using a hemostatic dressing to provide additional protection while helping control the amount of blood that is lost.
If you experience an injury due to a serious accident (car accidents or falls), then you may have sustained an enormous loss of blood. A hemostatic wound dressing is extremely effective at stopping bleeding due to its rapid action. It allows first responders or bystanders to help treat the injured until emergency medical personnel arrive and assume management of the injury.
Using a hemostatic wound dressing correctly is as easy as following these simple steps:
– Find out what is causing the bleeding.
– Put the dressing right on top of the wound.
– Apply firm pressure with your fingers directly on the wound for at least two minutes.
– If needed, use another bandage to keep the dressing on the site until the clot forms.
– Do not remove the dressing until you see a clot in the blood; removing the dressing could cause the clot to pull off the injury.
We use advanced biomaterials technology for developing effective bleeding control solutions. All of our products are based on a well-researched and thoroughly tested set of solutions.
Our end goal is to develop bleeding control products that:
1) are fast-acting when needed;
2) are simple to operate for both medical professionals and non-professionals; and
3) Comply with international quality and safety standards.
Our goal is to provide better results for emergency care and first aid.
A hemostatic dressing can be applied quickly (e.g., within 60 seconds) and is designed to create a stable clot and control moderate-to-severe bleeding.
Yes, hemostatic dressings can be used at home for controlling severe bleeding when it does not stop with the use of normal first aid.
Yes, numerous studies have demonstrated that hemostatic dressings are much more effective than traditional gauze dressings for controlling severe bleeding.
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
