EP063 Haemostatic Dressings

2025-06-02

When direct pressure isn't enough to stop life-threatening bleeding, it’s time to bring out the big guns—haemostatic dressings. In this episode, we explain what haemostatic dressings are, how they work, and when a first aider might use them. These special gauzes, often used in military and trauma settings, are now becoming more common in civilian first aid kits—and for good reason. Whether you're trained to use them or just curious, this is a must-know for serious bleeding emerg...

When direct pressure isn't enough to stop life-threatening bleeding, it’s time to bring out the big guns—haemostatic dressings.

In this episode, we explain what haemostatic dressings are, how they work, and when a first aider might use them. These special gauzes, often used in military and trauma settings, are now becoming more common in civilian first aid kits—and for good reason.

Whether you're trained to use them or just curious, this is a must-know for serious bleeding emergencies.

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