Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT TQ) Gen. 7 North American Rescue

Massive Hemorrhage Control

In TCCC/TECC, massive hemorrhage is managed through the use of tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, junctional devices, and pressure dressings. Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in combat. Researchers have found that 91% of the potentially survivable patients died from hemorrhage. In Vietnam, massive hemorrhage from extremities comprised over 9% of all deaths, however, of the leading three causes of preventable death, it was about 60%.

Using the right products to pack a wound, apply pressure to a wound, absorb bleeding, and control blood loss can mean the difference between life and death. We offer the leading products in managing blood loss and wounds with our proven lines of bandages and gauzes ready to use to pack and wrap wounds.

We offer a Hemostatic Agent Comparison Guide below to help with purchasing decisions.