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As I understand the promo for these agents, they are best used in partiatial amputation, hard to control area (groin), and as a last resort to the ABCD's, pressure/elevation/arterial pressure, warmth, and packing. Has there been a change in that algorythem? In an emergent situation has the thinking changed as to new tech products like TraumaDex/QuickClot replacing the above mechanics of hemorrhage control.
I was taught the touniquets were the means of hemmorage control only while in an emergent/tactical condition or if no other means could control blood lose, once removed from direct action/controlled location/time, the ABCD's would be applied, pack/warm/fluid, and transport ASAP. Always looking for better ways of treating the pt, is this a better way?
Looking to the pros for answers. Thanks.
Maya
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