Quick Clot (Kaolin)

General

• Type: Coagulant
• Dosage: Pre-metered, gauze in various sizes
  • Note: Used to be sold in powered form. DO NOT USE. Eye injury hazard. Expired.

Pre-hospital use

Indications

• Cuts, lacerations, and abrasions w/ uncontrollable bleeding
  • Typical methods not working, ie. pressure

Directions for use

• Used to stop active bleeding
• Apply directly to wound
  • Do not pack wounds
• Wrap gauze around to secure in place
• If bleeding continues do not remove Quick Clot/Kaolin - wrap with addition gauze
• Ensure during patient transfer the facility is aware you used Quick Clot/Kaolin

Mechanism of action

• Active ingredient: Inorganic mineral Kaolin
  • Activates Factor XII - starts coagulation cascade

See Also

• Bleeding Treatments
• Coagulopathy (Main)