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Originally Posted by Brush Okie
Let me cut to the chase here. Your priority in a major bleeder for and trauma, GSW etc is get them to definitive care ie trauma surgeon as fast as possible. While you are jacking around with the perfect bandage etc that will not work you could be hauling ass to the surgeon. Get a bandage, something, anything that works reasonably and get going. I'm not saying don't try to control the bleeding or at least slow it down but lets face it with major trauma you are pissing in the wind.
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Completely agree. Starting transport is the immediate need, and while I'm not advocating wasting time for the "perfect bandage", a TQ would be a much better option. Maybe I'm missing something, but a tampon/sanitary napkin doesn't seem like it would get much accomplished for packing a wound. Seeking clarity.