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In the 2015 European Resuscitation Council changes, there was a clarification on what's called excessive or catastrophic bleeding. This type of bleeding is immediately life-threatening and could be a blast injury, amputation of a limb or other serious injuries. It's important to note that the use of tourniquets and hemostatic dressings that we will discuss are only to be used in excessive blood loss conditions where conventional dressings are not effective. Tourniquets and hemostatic dressings have been used successfully in the military and in emergency services all over the world. A tourniquet is a strap that's tightened above the injury site of an affected limb and tightened to stop blood flow after that point. Care has to be taken with these as they can do a lot of damage and there are special rules. Tourniquets are used as a last resort for controlling bleeding. Hemostatic dressings are impregnated with a special clotting agent, which reacts with the blood to clot and stop the bleed. Common brands are Celox, HemCon, or QuikClot. These dressings are also suitable for those who have problems with blood clotting in serious accidents. Hemostatic dressings are ideal on any part of the body, and these dressings can be packed into a wound and then another dressing placed over the top to hold it in place.This video is just an insight into these methods of controlling excessive bleeding. And if you are working in a high-risk area where you may need them, you can get further training on their effective use.
Managing Excessive Bleeding: Tourniquets and Hemostatic Dressings
1. Understanding Excessive Bleeding
In the 2015 European Resuscitation Council updates, there was a clarification regarding excessive or catastrophic bleeding. This type of bleeding poses an immediate life-threatening situation and can result from blast injuries, limb amputations, or other severe traumas.
2. Tourniquets: The Last Resort
Tourniquets are a critical tool in controlling excessive blood loss, but they should only be used when conventional dressings prove ineffective. Care must be taken when using tourniquets due to their potential for causing harm. Special guidelines apply.
- Tourniquet Function: A tourniquet is a strap tightened above the injury site to halt blood flow beyond that point.
- Caution: Tourniquets are reserved as a last resort for bleeding control.
- Special Rules: Follow specific rules for tourniquet application.
3. Hemostatic Dressings: Clotting Agents
Hemostatic dressings are another option for managing excessive bleeding. They are impregnated with clotting agents that react with the blood to promote clot formation, stopping the bleeding.
- Clotting Agent Brands: Common brands include Celox, HemCon, and QuikClot.
- Universal Application: Hemostatic dressings are suitable for various types of bleeding, including cases where individuals have clotting issues.
- Usage: These dressings can be packed into a wound and covered with another dressing to secure them in place.
4. Additional Training
This video provides an introductory overview of methods for controlling excessive bleeding using tourniquets and hemostatic dressings. For those working in high-risk environments where these techniques may be required, further training on their proper and effective use is recommended.