BloodStopper

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frans

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healdsburg, CA
In reading about accidents in our industry, I thought I would practice using my bloodstopper which I carry on my saddle in a little bag which is attached to the rear of the back pad.

I had never 'practiced' with this and it was interesting to me because actually opening the wrapper and attempting to wrap it around various parts of my body was a challenge.

I learned how to use this item better, and I hope it will help me if, heaven forbid, I should ever have to use it in real life.


I also went through my first aid box I keep on the truck and replaced alot of stuff.
The different types of band-aids, and wound coverings I have were mostly dried out from the summer heat, so it was a good thing to overhaul the entire box.

If you have first aid boxes, it is a great idea to do this check.
 
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Is that all they are? I thought they had some clotting componet added.

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I used them while working as an EMT. Works great and inexpensive. You would be surprised at what they will absorb.
 
We had a fellow get something in his eye that he couldn't get out the other day. I had assumed we had an eye-washing bottle in the first-aid kit...but we did not. Almost had to make a trip to the ER. Good reminder to check and see just what's in there.
 
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I used them while working as an EMT. Works great and inexpensive. You would be surprised at what they will absorb.

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For sure. I've used the 'lil mini pads in my hardhat as a sweat soaker-upper.
 
I would recommend that you put dog ear using a piece of duct tape or other good quality tape on the bandage package so you can pull it out eaiser from the pouch. When your adrenelin kicks in you loose fine motor skills.
 
Good points. A first aid kit is no different than any other equipment. No use with out proper training and practice.
 
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Anybody have a good link for purchasing those BS bandages?

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Here is a link that has a good illustration of a bloodstopper Butch.

Their are so many first aid suppliers on-line that their are too many to list.

I would recommend that you try and find them locally. But, the best prices are usually on-line.

http://swiftfirstaid.com/Bloodstopper.htm
 
I got mine from Fresco a few years ago. The reported blood stopper stuff is in a sealed foil pouch, so I'm leary of opening it up for a practice session.

I found the plastic bandages to be about useless, but the ones made of stretchy tan fabric, especially the H-shaped ones, to be useful and adhered through the sawdust, blood, sweat, and fur.
 
me and a couple guys are tryin to get the company to buy us bloodstoppers but they have to go through all territories and na na na buncha nonsense im buying my own for now i didnt really think of adding it in my tree rescue good point thanks it will be good on the push to get the company to buy the other guys bloodstoppers.
cheers!
 
I heard once that the bloodstoppers can be bad in that they bind to the wound and when they have to be removed, the wound is opened up again. Anyone know about this??
 
i bought 2 bloodstopper kits last year.

i was disappointed to find out they are some bandages and some plastic things to apply pressure.

i thought i was buying a powder that i had heard about that clots blood very quickly.

that's what i want, that fast cloting powder stuff.

i think the bloodstopper kits from the main arborist catalogs are crap. i want the powder i've heard that loggers carry.

i was told the doctors hate cleaning it out of the wound, but hey, if you get to the hospital alive, that's what matters.
 
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