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How long can I leave QuikClot in the wound, and how do I remove it?

April 26, 2017leave quikclot remove WOUND

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How long can I leave QuikClot in the wound, and how do I remove it?

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Since QuikClot is inert after it has adsorbed the water in the blood, it is safe to leave in the wound for days if necessary. The clot formed is so strong that it is possible for a person to be moved and/or walk around during this period. QuikClot will not be absorbed by the body, but since it doesn’t change in shape, size or consistency, it is very easy for the attending medical personnel to irrigate and/or suction it out of the wound.