Training Bulletin 158 Quick Clot Gauze

Question 1

What are the dimensions of the quick clot gauze?

Answer 1

3” wide x 4 yards (12’) long

Question 2

When shall the quick clot gauze be used?

Answer 2

When the is profuse bleeding and a tourniquet can’t be applied

Question 3

After packing the wound with combat gauze, how long shall you hold it on for?

Answer 3

3 minutes or until bleeding stops

Question 4

If bleeding continues for how long after applying the quick clot gauze shall you consider applying another one?

Answer 4

5 minutes

Question 5

How many quick clot gauze packages are assigned to each rescue?

Answer 5

2

Question 6

What is the substance on the quick clot gauze that aids with clotting?

Answer 6

Kaolin

Question 7

If the first quick clot gauze doesn’t stop the bleeding, what shall be done?

Answer 7

REMOVE the first one and apply the second quick clot gauze

Question 8

Patients that have quick clot gauze applied shall be reassessed how often?

Answer 8

Every 5 minutes

Question 9

Why should the quick clot gauze package be saved after using?

Answer 9

To provide the hospital with removal instructions