{"product_id":"quikclot-combat-gauze-le","title":"QuikClot Combat Gauze LE, Kaolin Haemostatic Dressing","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuikClot Combat Gauze LE is a sterile, soft white 3 in. x 4 yds. Z-folded, nonwoven haemostatic gauze impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that activates Factor XII and accelerates the body's natural clotting response. Packed directly into a wound, it forms a robust clot to control severe bleeding until medical support arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is combat gauze used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used for the temporary control of life-threatening traumatic bleeding where a tourniquet cannot be applied, and as part of tourniquet conversion in tactical and pre-hospital care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from regular gauze?\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard gauze absorbs blood but does not actively promote clotting. Combat Gauze LE uses kaolin to trigger the clotting cascade, while still being packed using the same technique as plain gauze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuikClot Combat Gauze LE features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame placement technique as standard gauze, intuitive under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum-sealed, cube-sized packaging with eight tear points for fast access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-ray detectable strip for easy identification post-treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-year shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenetrating wounds and massive bleeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunshot wounds and stabbings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass casualty events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge non-compressible injuries where tourniquets cannot be applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourniquet conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsage is not limited to this list. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use for each QuikClot product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43116486820073,"sku":"QC-CGLE","price":94.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0339\/9627\/5849\/products\/CombatGauzeLE_900x_a77b8285-9330-4017-8382-adb7ffa54200.png?v=1653434063","url":"https:\/\/gremed.au\/products\/quikclot-combat-gauze-le","provider":"MyMedEquip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}