Equipment 8-342 - Hemostatic Agent

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols

Scope of Practice:

Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Technician
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Registered Nurse
Paramedic

Indications:

Contraindications:

None.

Precautions:

None.

Procedure:

Apply gauze to open wound. Fill and tightly pack whole wound.
Use direct pressure on gauze and wound for approximately three (3) minutes to help form clot.
If bleeding continues, hold pressure for an additional three (3) minutes.
Wrap over gauze for transport.

Citations:

Protocol 9-010 - References
Medtrade Products Ltd.

Change Log:

Date	Link to previous version	Description of change
12/29/14	pdf	Added this protocol.
05/31/15		Added content.
07/04/20		Renumbered the section to allow for future additions.
08/07/20	pdf	Added content (without substantive modification) from old Section 8-125 - Hemostatic Agent.
06/11/21	pdf	Moved to emsprotocols.online

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