There are so many options for gauze whether you’re building a medical kit or buying a pre-built one.
When talking about wound packing, most will immediately go to the Quik Clot or Celox Combat Gauze which contains a hemostatic blood clotting agent.
Although those work great, they are EXPENSIVE.
What if your budget doesn’t allow for the more expensive hemostatic gauze? Are there other options?
The good news is yes, there are options that won’t break the bank. Let’s dig into those types of gauze and what they work best for.
Packing Gauze For Wounds
The following are great alternatives to the more expensive hemostatic gauze.
Compact Z Fold Gauze | North American Rescue
North American Rescue’s Wound Packing Gauze is a compact, easy-to-use, Z fold gauze designed for both linear wound packing and basic bandaging.
NAR’s Wound Packing Gauze can be used to control hemorrhage when applying direct pressure utilizing wound packing techniques in conjunction with a compression bandage.
Its low cube space requirement and rugged, durable vacuum-sealed packaging make it easy to fit in both individual first aid kits and medic kits.
Not your ordinary gauze pack. This S-rolled gauze has a unique dispenser that allows users to remove the gauze as a complete unit or as a continuous linear feed either into or around a wound, dramatically increasing its usability.
Controlled application means the unused portion of the gauze is free of contamination until it is applied to a wound.
This is further enhanced by the packaging that reduces the risk of violating the protective vacuum seal.
Use the Gauze Care Brand of S Rolled Gauze to secure gauze pads or nonstick pads in hard-to-bandage areas. This hospital-grade gauze is designed to secure itself to stay in place, eliminating the need for extra tape.
Additionally, the stretchy material allows freedom of movement.
With pillow-soft padding and instant absorption, the Gauze Care S Rolled Gauze can also be used as a primary dressing or wound packing.
Basically, Z fold gauze is made for packing wounds, while S rolled gauze is made for wrapping wounds.
S rolled gauze can undoubtedly be used for wound packing, but it’s not ideal due to its rolled design.
Z fold gauze is optimized for packing wounds quickly and efficiently because of how it is folded and packaged.
Both types of gauze can be used in conjunction with one another. Pack the wound with z fold gauze and then wrap the wound with S rolled gauze, thus compressing and securing the packing material.
Conclusion
The time chooses you. Seconds count when first responders are minutes away. Will you be ready to respond?
Don’t let cost get in the way of having the necessary medical supplies to treat yourself, a family member, or innocent bystanders.
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