Quikclot for First Aid in Survival Situation

[MIKE G]

Just as an FYI for anyone looking...

[THE FROG]

My son was shot and used it on the way to the hospital. It worked as advertised.

[CAP]

Some outdoor provision type companies like REI carry it in a civilian form from Z-Medica. I get this for backpacking, fishing and outdoor activities, in addition to a regular trauma kit depending on the travel location/destination.

http://www.rei.com/search?query=Quic...68&button.y=10

[AZwildcat]

With regard to the question of where to buy Quikclot products, the answer is that it is available at a number of places- REI, Dick's Sporting Goods, and E-Bay are all carrying it. One of the easiest places is to just go to Quikclot.com or Zmedica.com. They make it, market it and will sell it directly to you. Quikclot "Nosebleed" is carried at Kroger and Fry's Supermarkets.

[SO758]

Xcellent info here! Especially from those with first hand knowledge and use! Was planning on getting some to add to the kit, now I know which to get. Thanks

[usmcamp0811]

when did this gauze stuff come out? I was in Iraq in '08 and we still had the granulated stuff...

[FMJs-of-Freedom]

I bought the gauze version in 09 in a camping store. I carry it in my vehicle "survival" kit. FMJs-of-Freedom

[ForTehNguyen]

i just watched a test vid on youtube of quick clot by cutting a pigs femoral artery and applying it, very impressive.

[762xIan]

Great discussion and links everyone.... I wanted to add some of this to my first aid preps. My questions are now answered without even having to ask!

[ForTehNguyen]

if I wanted to have a decent array of quik clot for what types is it recommended to have? Am I allowed to purchase the ones that is categorized under military/LEO? or healthcare professionals? Or am I only limited to the OTC stuff.