Biolife I00004929 Woundseal powder, 4 pieces

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WoundSeal is a topical wound clotting powder dressing that works by combining with blood and forming an instant, protective seal/scab. Use on external wounds such as cuts, punctures, skin tears, avulsions, nosebleeds, and even wounds that may later require sutures. Ingredients are a non-toxic mixture of hydrophilic polymer and potassium ferrate. Apply directly to wound and apply pressure for 15-30 seconds. My Herbal NOTE: Cayenne can potentiate thinning of blood when taken internally. However, when used topically, it will not have this effect.

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Having tissues in your first aid kit, along with a topical nasal spray that is designed to go in the nasal passage (such as Sinex or Afrin), will help you administer first aid for a nosebleed. First aid for a nosebleed http://adelaidedental.ca/blog/tooth-extraction-toronto/how-to-use-tea-bag-to-stop-bleeding-after-a-tooth-extraction/

It’s a good idea to have items on hand for emergency situations. What if there is no doctor or emergency room available? What would you do? This is the “being prepared” instinct in me taking over. Certainly, the survival medic can save some lives with the right knowledge, training, and equipment. For example, a caregiver with a tourniquet will be more successful than one without. In addition to tourniquets, there are commercially available hemorrhage control (also known as “hemostatic”) agents that are effective in stopping even heavy bleeding.

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While using ice on an open wound, make sure that you don’t apply it directly. Wrap a bunch of ice cubes in a towel before applying it for best results. 2. Tea Bags

Items like bandages, basic first aid supplies, iodine and/or betadine, and more are things every home should have. You should absolutely consider some Quikclot to keep on hand too. Seek medical attention for persistent or severe bleeding. Get help right away if bleeding lasts more than 30 minutes, if you suffered a severe wound, or if large bruises form around the wound. Additionally, seek immediate medical care if the wound is dirty or resulted from a bite or rusty object. [6] X Trustworthy Source MedlinePlus Collection of medical information sourced from the US National Library of Medicine Go to source You could race to the emergency room and spend a lot of money and time (which I considered for a moment)....OR you could potentially handle it yourself with a little emergency preparedness and knowledge. And that's the path I chose. Military Experts Say Newer Hemostatic Dressings Beat Gauze // ACEP". www.acep.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-15 . Retrieved 2016-03-14.If a person is on blood thinners, Celox is a better hemostatic, according to Mike. I did a little research and found a clinical study comparing the efficacy of several different hemostats. Celox didn’t perform better than Quikclot in the study, although blood thinners weren’t mentioned. The study did not take herbs into account. If you are on blood thinners, it would be worthwhile to do your own research into this as you put your emergency kit together. For the prepared: This article is about how you can make a substitute Quikclot at home using natural materials like certain herbs that are hemostats, as well as clay—-the same clay that is used in many commercial hemostat products. Knowing how to make your own home remedies and herbal substitutes for commercial products is a survival skill you need. Petroleum jelly is best used to halt the bleeding from shallow cuts. Wipe the skin dry beforehand and clean the wound to remove any remaining jelly after the bleeding has stopped. While a number of plants are reputed to stop bleeding, you might be surprised to know that the two main products used in expensive commercial blood-clotters are actually: 1) a type of clay, and 2) the shells of shrimp and other crustaceans. Kaolin Clay