"Hemorrhage is the largest preventable cause of death among U.S. soldiers in combat, historically accounting for roughly half of all such fatalities. Until recently, techniques for controlling bleeding hadn't improved substantially since the Civil War."
"During the past several years, however, the U.S. military has funded substantial research into bleeding-control techniques, leading to two types of quick-clotting bandages."
Wall Street Journal Article on New Battlefield First Aid Technology
How Quick Clot works(watch video too)
http://www.z-medica.com/healthcare/How-QuikClot-Works/How-QuikClot-Works.aspx
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of trauma death on the battlefield. Traditional methods to halt bleeding, such as tourniquets, are not suitable for the neck and many other parts of the body. The life of a bleeding and pinned down soldier could be saved if they could just receive the medical attention they need. Advances in blood clotting technology are improving the chances of survival for a wounded soldier on the battlefield. The wounded or a fellow soldier is able to apply the Quick clotting bandage or powder and stop the bleeding on even the most serious wounds. Having this new product in every soldiers med-kit gives them an added measure of confidence while they accomplish their missions and an extra chance for survival in the event they do receive an injury.
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