03-02-2004, 00:51
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Tampons For Bullet Holes??????
I was told by my PSG that tampons where great for plugging bullet wounds. I grabbed a few and threw them in my First Aid kit. Have you guys heard of such a thing? What are your thoughts? Thanks
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03-02-2004, 12:48
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Of course. They work fine. Maxi pads also make great field expedient FA dressings.
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03-02-2004, 13:09
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Dont listen to NDD, next he will tell you that tampons and Maxi Pads are designed to stop blood. 
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03-02-2004, 13:14
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Never given it any thought until now, but a maxi-pad and an ABD/5x9 dressing do share a resemblance.
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03-02-2004, 13:17
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Dont listen to NDD, next he will tell you that tampons and Maxi Pads are designed to stop blood.
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Not stop, soak up. They are bandages, but not sterile.
Nice avatar James.
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03-02-2004, 13:20
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The only thing to watch out for is DON'T use the scented type as they could cause an allergic reaction in some patients. Also while they do absorb and expand, they do not excert much force, unlike packing a wound with gauze.
By packing a wound you can apply a tremendous amount of pressure...just like a pressure dressing! When you pack internally, and then apply an external pressure dressing you can stop most arterial gushers.
Although, pink is the new black, and will go well with most of the greens in the field.
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03-02-2004, 13:22
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Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Not stop, soak up. They are bandages, but not sterile.
Nice avatar James.
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Thanks.
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03-02-2004, 13:24
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Agree about the scented skipper, its best to get the unscented. However, if you are using these instead of supplies, you may not have a choice. They are field expedients. I don't carry them in my bag.
Also, the pressure depends on the medic, no?
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03-02-2004, 13:26
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Agree about the scented skipper, its best to get the unscented. However, if you are using these instead of supplies, you may not have a choice. They are field expedients. I don't carry them in my bag.
Also, the pressure depends on the medic, no?
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I dont understand why they even manufacture the scented ones.
useless.
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03-02-2004, 13:30
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I dont understand why they even manufacture the scented ones.
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Now thats some funny stuff...
Like anyones gonna be...nevermind, not worth it.
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03-02-2004, 13:32
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Be careful with my flag.
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03-02-2004, 13:34
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I dont understand why they even manufacture the scented ones.
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LOL - if you say so.
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03-02-2004, 13:36
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This is a good topic. James, why don't you start a FE medical thread and let's dicuss other items?
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03-02-2004, 14:06
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NDD,
Your right,these are for what if emergent conditions. Not sure where you can pick up a box out in the field but...you never can tell where the field is going to be.
As to "depends" on the medic....I know I'm old but I refuse to have Depends on this medic 
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03-02-2004, 14:15
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LOL - "depends"
Believe it or not, in LATAM at least, you can usually find a box in the field at the nearest campesino's house with females.
In a UWOA environment, I would consider this part of the "emergency bundle can't get in, let's see what we can do scenario". You send Juanito into town. Better to buy tampons and maxi pads at the grocery store than kerlix at the drug store.
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