Advanced Quick Clotting Combat Gauze - Hemostatic Wound Packing for Stop The Bleed Kits, Flexible Medical Gauze for Survival Supplies, Trauma First Aid (3"x12.5')

Be prepared for life-threatening bleeding emergencies with this Advanced Quick Clotting Combat Gauze. Designed for high-stress trauma situations, this hemostatic dressing represents the same technology trusted by the U.S. military, law enforcement, and EMS professionals worldwide for rapid hemorrhage control . Whether you're building a personal Stop The Bleed kit, preparing survival supplies, or equipping a tactical medical kit, this flexible gauze provides the critical capability to control severe bleeding when every second counts.<br><br>Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death in trauma situations . This advanced gauze combines a powerful hemostatic agent with a flexible, easy-to-pack format, giving first responders and prepared citizens the ability to manage arterial and venous bleeding effectively—even in challenging field conditions . The 3-inch by 12.5-foot Z-folded design allows for rapid deployment and efficient wound packing under stress.<br><br>The gauze works by accelerating the body's natural clotting process, helping blood clot up to five times faster than blood on its own, and can control bleeding within minutes of application . It contains no animal or human proteins, reducing the risk of adverse reactions, and produces no exothermic reaction (heat) during use .

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  🩸 Advanced Hemostatic Technology – Impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that activates Factor XII to accelerate the body's intrinsic clotting pathway, promoting rapid coagulation without heat or chemical additives .
  📏 Optimal Size for Wound Packing – Measures 3 inches wide x 12.5 feet long (similar to 4+ yards), providing ample material for deep wound packing in penetrating trauma, gunshot wounds, and severe lacerations .
  🔄 Z-Fold Design for Rapid Deployment – Z-folded configuration allows for quick, efficient unfolding under stress and easier wound packing compared to rolled gauze .
  ⚡ Fast-Acting Bleeding Control – Controls bleeding within minutes of application when packed properly and held with direct pressure for 3–5 minutes .
  🛡️ Proven Effectiveness – CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic gauze chosen by the U.S. Department of Defense as standard issue for military personnel, extensively used in combat operations, law enforcement incidents, and civilian emergency care .
  ✅ Safe and Reliable – Contains no animal or human proteins, no risk of adverse reactions or disease transmission. Inert and non-allergenic with no known safety concerns .
  📦 Sterile Vacuum-Sealed Packaging – Individually packaged in sterile, vacuum-sealed pouches with rugged, easy-tear notches for quick access in emergencies. Compact and lightweight for easy carry in IFAKs, trauma kits, and field packs .
  ⏱️ Long Shelf Life – 5-year shelf life when stored in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight, making it ideal for emergency preparedness and long-term storage 
• Ideal For
• Penetrating trauma and gunshot wounds
• Blast injuries and shrapnel wounds
• Deep lacerations and junctional bleeding (neck, groin, axilla where tourniquets can't be applied)
• Military & Tactical Operators and law enforcement personnel
• EMS & First Responders and emergency medical services
• Stop The Bleed Kits and bleeding control stations 
• Outdoor Adventurers & Prepared Citizens – Hiking, camping, hunting, and remote expeditions
• Corporate, school, and community emergency preparedness programs
• How to Use For proper application of hemostatic gauze, follow these steps based on TCCC guidelines :
• Expose the wound and locate the source of bleeding.
• Pack the wound with the hemostatic gauze, placing it at the deepest point of the wound directly against the bleeding source.
• Apply continuous direct pressure for at least 3–5 minutes (60 seconds for some chitosan-based variants) to allow the agent to work and the clot to form .
• Secure with a pressure bandage to maintain hemostasis.
• Reassess frequently and document use if possible.
• Hemostatic Agent: Kaolin (inorganic mineral) 
• Gauze Dimensions: 3 inches x 12.5 feet (approximately 4+ yards) 
• Format: Z-folded for rapid application 
• Material: Soft white, nonwoven hydrophilic gauze with X-ray detectable strip 
• Packaging: Sterile, vacuum-sealed with easy-tear notches 
• Shelf Life: 5 years from manufacture date 
• Weight: Lightweight, approximately 0.5–0.8 oz packaged 
• National Stock Number (NSN): 6510-01-562-3325 
• 1 x Advanced Quick Clotting Combat Gauze (sterile, vacuum-sealed)