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The hands on training consisted of the use and application of a tourniquet, we used CAT training models along with cheaper knockoffs. The instructor strongly emphasized the purchase of CAT, SOF-T's through authorized dealers and/or the manufacturers directly if we chose to add a tourniquet to our bleed control kit. Purchasing knock-offs from Ebay, Amazon, etc. was a serious No-No. We also performed wound packing using Z-Fold and rolled gauze. All of us were surprised by how much gauze it could take to completely fill a large wound cavity before direct pressure could be applied with our fingers and hands. "Keep stuffing it in there." was the all too common reply from the instructor when asked if we used enough gauze!.
Okay, well, (cringe) Tampon just came out with a new line of Va Jay Jay plugs ranging from extra small to extra large. Xsm is what we want for a trauma kit to deal with 30 cal and smaller entry holes. Exit holes are another story where a sack of gauze would apply no doubt.

Would be interested to know what they said about clotting agents.

Thanks all.