celox first timer

[Breezeblock]

my business partner had a close shave today with a new 550 cut right across the wrist heres the pics this is the first time we have had to use celox and i was a bit sceptical when i opened the pack i thought it was a pack of sawdust i had been sold but hey it works the saw wasn't even running it was sitting in the back of the chipper and he drew his wrist across the bar be careful chaps

[Mesterh]

From what I understand he might need surgery to have the celox removed.

 

It's for a life threatening emergency only.

[Breezeblock]

no surgery to remove the celox just cleaned out with saline and 5 stitches i knew it was bad when the blood was running out thats why it was applied whether it was life threatening or not i wasn't taking the risk at £20 a pack i feel it was well worth it i would urge others to carry it in their first aid kit

[Ian Clarke]

How long between the accident and it getting cleaned out we have discussed this product at work but looking for more information. When it was cleaned out did they have to do anything special?

[Breezeblock]

approx 1 1/2 hours between getting cut and getting treated it sealed it up that good we ended up at the back of the queue i think if it was still pissing out we would have been taken a lot quicker all the nurse done was rinse it off with saline wiped then stitched him up clean as a whistle

[Ian C]

I have a pack in both trucks and at the yard,for the cost it's a cheap life saver.

[Andymacp]

Thanks for sharing really interesting.

Did you try to apply a bandage first or did you put one on after at all ?

[John Shutler]

Celox gauze is better, don't let celox powder get in your eyes

 

 

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[Breezeblock]

Thanks for sharing really interesting.

Did you try to apply a bandage first or did you put one on after at all ?

 

when it was oozing out in-between his fingers i just went straight for the celox then wrapped it tight with a bandage

[alexm]

Easy to say from the comfort of the computer chair I know but unless it was arterial (bright red and spurting) the chances are a pressure dressing would have sorted it but the important thing is you got the bleeding under control and got him to hospital so job well done!