A good haemostatic supply

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(14 September 2013, 14:58)Lanky Yankee Wrote: So I did someasking around and finally got an answer about the pain during application. It mainly comes down to the pain due to us putting pressure on the wound, not the dressing itself. I've only used them once in anger and the patient was being sedated anyway. RS is correct on how it works, but again for me it all comes down to treatment after. If I'm in a SHTF situation I probably wouldn't use it, mainly because if resources are scarce and I stop this persons bleeding. I'll probablt be the one who has to try and fix things after. thats a lot of supplies to use on this. Not to mention all the meds they will need and food. Triage comes to mind then.

Obviously in everyday world I would have no problems slapping one on someone. If fact I just got 3 to put in my car 1st aid bag.

First Things first in a SHTF situation.
Triage is useless - unless someone else is going to take the casualty off your hands. Assume that no-one is coming when you call 999/112.
Yes it will be you that has to fix things.

The decision is do you treat or do you let them die?

Yes it may well be a lot of supplies. Actually thats what they are for.

Saving for a rainy day means using it when its raining !!