Zeolite Dressing Bag in Trauma for Hemorrhage Control: Case of 90 Patients Used

Abstract

Objective: Uncontrolled hemorrhage and its direct consequences remains the leading cause of trauma-related death. The most popular one is QuikClot, however, it also exists severe security hidden danger, indicating that there is no ideal protective equipment yet. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Zeolite Dressing in Trauma for Hemorrhage Control. Methods: Emergency doctors used Zeolite Dressing Bag(s) to stop bleeding in a series of wound bleeding which was at least deep into the muscular layer and need to be sutured operation. The number of layers of gauze wetting, wound size, temperature changes near the wound, skin irritation, allergic reaction and local rejection were recorded were recorded. Results: There were 90 patients which were used Zeolite Dressing Bag(s) to stop bleeding in emergency center in hospital. The Effective hemostasis of Zeolite Dressing Bag was 87.36% in 60th seconds,96.55% in 120th seconds and 100% in 180th seconds. There was no skin irritation, no allergic reaction and no local rejection during the clinical trial. There was no abnormal tissue in the hemostatic site after thrombus debridement, and there was no burn in the wound. The wound healed well during the suture removal period.