My dad is on bloodthinners and has had many prolonged bleeding episodes from minor cuts and skin tears. I have read some reviews that Celox and QuickClot are difficult to remove from the wound, resulting in the bleeding starting up again. Can anyone tell me how well this works at home for these situations, and what kind of cleaning is needed after the bleeding stops. My dad is on bloodthinners and has had many prolonged bleeding episodes from minor cuts and skin tears. I have read some reviews that Celox and QuickClot are difficult to remove from the wound,... » Read More My dad is on bloodthinners and has had many prolonged bleeding episodes from minor cuts and skin tears. I have read some reviews that Celox and QuickClot are difficult to remove from the wound, resulting in the bleeding starting up again. Can anyone tell me how well this works at home for these situations, and what kind of cleaning is needed after the bleeding stops. « Show Less
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My husband was on bloodthinners also. This didn't work as much as I had hoped. When I saw it was used my trauma EMTs I thought it would work. Even a shaving nick would bleed for days and this may have slowed it, but never stopped it. Cleaning wasn't a problem because it never really stopped it. I wish I had something to recommend but I don't for people on blood thinner.
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I was using it for nosebleeds and it was the wrong idea because you couldn't stop the blood even for a second to use the Celox. Eventually I just had it cauterized and that did the trick. Good luck with dad.
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KwikClot I got in July 2013 has an expiration of July 2017. Hope this helps. It needs to be in contact with the bleeding site (not just pressure on the wound) for three minutes. Then just cover and
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I haven't had a problem. I'm a good bleeder. I think the advise others have given should be helpful. Try holding it flat to the drop of blood. Also adjust the lacet and wash your hands in warm water before so that you can produce a better drop.
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Snakebite specialist here. Cutting at or around the site of the bite is not recommended for snakebites, nor are tourniquets! The risk with cutting is severalfold: first, trauma caused by the laceration increases the local circulation initially to bring in all the various inflammatory components that make the cut red, puffy, and painful - so in theory incisions could enhance the distribution of the venom. A larger issue is the risk caused by the bleeding and secondary infection. Many snakebites directly impact your blood's ability to clot, essentially rendering you a hemophiliac until antivenom halts the action of the venom and your body can replenish the clotting factors. Hemophiliacs face the possibility of bleeding to death from even minor lacerations, so imagine how well a couple of deep wounds will go over. Even without the risk of clotting abnormalities, the risk of opening up a vein or artery is significant from this practice and uncontrollable blood loss will kill you a lot faster than the snake venom will. Tourniquets are similarly bad ideas, and will dramatically increase your chances of losing a limb entirely from a bite that is otherwise unlikely to cause nearly as much local damage - and very unlikely to cost you your life, if we are talking snakebites in the United States. When it comes to snakebites, no first aid is going to be far more helpful than bad first aid. Take a look at the lengthy review I posted on this product if you want to learn more including some recommended actions to take following a snakebite. Take care! Jordan
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Gauze is the preference of medical professionals. Easier to pack in to a wound and much easier to clean once the patient gets to an actual medical facility. From my understanding they both are effective on stopping traumatic bleeding. Search celox on YouTube... there are a few good demonstrations.
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Thia stuff is amazing. I am on Plavix and aspirin and bleed easily. this stuff seals bleeding cuts right away. My opinion is that it will stop bleeding on a knife or gunshot wound right away but you will need to use more powder than 4 small packets. When you suffer a knife wound or gunshot, Use "quick clot" which has a lot more powder.
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Me too! Just been a few days. Researched lots. Bought the True2Go kit at Walgreens for about $15. Comes with just 10 strips <buy these for extra!>, and has a bag of lancets but you'll need more after a few days.Go with 33gauge for comfort.Works on tough skin, too by adjusting the depth setting on the lancer from 1-5. I began with 1 and went up until it pricked my finger with the 3. Highly suggest the True2Go. Takes the littlest dtop of blood, very gentle on the skin once you find the depth dial you need. I use 3, my bf needed a 5 <he tested the unit for me>, holds many readings in memory, too! Me too! Just been a few days. Researched lots. Bought the True2Go kit at Walgreens for about $15. Comes with just 10 strips <buy these for extra!>, and has a bag of lancets but you'll need more after a few days.Go with 33gauge for comfort.Works on tough skin, too by adjusting the depth setting on the lancer from 1-5. I began with 1 and went up until it pricked my finger with the 3. Highly suggest the True2Go. Takes the littlest dtop of blood, very gentle on the skin once you find the depth dial you need. I use 3, my bf needed a 5 <he tested the unit for me>, holds many readings... » Read More Me too! Just been a few days. Researched lots. Bought the True2Go kit at Walgreens for about $15. Comes with just 10 strips <buy these for extra!>, and has a bag of lancets but you'll need more after a few days.Go with 33gauge for comfort.Works on tough skin, too by adjusting the depth setting on the lancer from 1-5. I began with 1 and went up until it pricked my finger with the 3. Highly suggest the True2Go. Takes the littlest dtop of blood, very gentle on the skin once you find the depth dial you need. I use 3, my bf needed a 5 <he tested the unit for me>, holds many readings in memory, too! « Show Less
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If you use this while driving, it is probably quite foreseeable that you will need to clean blood off -your own. Hopefully, you will survive to worry about it!!!
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These are pressure bandages and if applied properly will cause clotting. If you are asking if they are hemostatic agents, that would be no. You would want quick clot or celox gauze to use with these bandages.
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I've used this and the previous model, and only drew blood once. This one is soooo much better. I use it every day without nicks, cuts, or irritation. And I have super sensitive skin. Also you my try using shaving oil. Works tons better than shaving cream. :)
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From my experience, it actually bleeds less than most dyes. And it stained my white counter, but after a few harder scrubs, it came right off. Didn't get on my pillow. Came off of my skin really really easy too
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Try cleaning fluid or leighter fluid, but be careful. Put a towel under single layer of stained fabric. Put liquid on fabric & allow to stand a short while. Use a soft toothbrush. May need more than one try. I had an accident like this today. This method took care of my problem.
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I use a more liquid based soap, but I never have gotten bruises and only get red blotches on occasion. Make sure you are letting the brush do the work and are not pushing down hard on your skin. Sorry I couldn't be more of an assistance to you.
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The AutoExec wheelmate table is designed to clean easily and in most situations. Blood wipes off easily if it is someone else's blood. If it is your own, well...it depends entirely on what you have cut off. Then 'wiping' may become a problem.
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ABSOLUTELY. BTW, I have used LOC and let many moms and dads about it, it literally takes out the worst of stains including of sauce, grape juice and blood ! This vendor is awesome too, got here quickly. Its the real deal. If people realized it cleaned floors, jewelry(better than a jeweler can when diluted)baby stains, pet stains, messy dad stains, endless, lasts a year !! Still same level of concentration too, not to worry. Blows my mind, used it since 1981. Hope this helps!~ Lyric
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Hemostatic gauze seems to offer the best solution for areas that need a more flexible covering. Try BloodStop or something similar.
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No, I have seen it used on children, they say it burns a bit. My husband has used it once and he is not on blood thinners. He was out in the country, not near help, and had to use it on a bad cut. Hope this helps.