Stops moderate to severe bleeding until further medical help is available. Primarily developed for the military, QuikClot® is a chemically inert material that speeds coagulation of blood, resulting in a stable clot that stops bleeding significantly faster than conventional methods and is safe to leave on wounds until more advanced medical help arrives. A must for all first aid kits.

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