Hemostatic gauze
Bleeding ControlGauze impregnated with a clotting agent for wounds a tourniquet can’t address.
- Approx. cost
- $12–$45
- Weight
- ~1 oz
- Used in
- 3 kits
Purpose
Pack and control serious bleeding at junctions and on the torso.
Used in kits
- Mountain Hiking First Aid Kit
First Aid
- Hunting Camp First Aid Kit
First Aid
- Volunteer EMS Response Bag
Professional & Field Ops
Alternatives
- Plain gauze + pressure— Works for most bleeding; hemostatic gauze is for the severe cases.
Maintenance notes
- Note the expiration date; keep the package sealed and sterile.
Buying considerations
- Only useful with the wound-packing skills a bleeding-control class teaches.
⚠️ Safety notes
- Wound packing with hemostatic gauze is a trained skill for severe bleeding — take a Stop the Bleed course before relying on it.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor