Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using kaolin-based dressing to stop bleeding in dogs
By Huther, Andrea et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2024·BluePearl Veterinary Specialists of Stone Oak, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of a kaolin-based hemostatic dressing to attenuate bleeding in dogs: A series of 4 cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two dogs with bleeding wounds were treated with a special dressing called QuikClot Combat Gauze (QCG) to help stop the bleeding. In one case, the dressing was used during emergency care for traumatic injuries, while in another, it was applied during surgery to manage bleeding. The use of QCG showed promise in helping these dogs stabilize and recover. This dressing could be a useful tool for veterinarians dealing with bleeding emergencies in pets.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of a synthetic hemostatic dressing, QuikClot Combat Gauze (QCG), in dogs with bleeding wounds. CASE SERIES SUMMARY: Two dogs presented with bleeding traumatic wounds, and QCG was used to achieve hemostasis during stabilization of these dogs. In the other 2 dogs, QCG was used to help attenuate bleeding associated with a surgical procedure. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: While hemostatic dressings have been widely studied and used in human medicine, there is minimal information on the use and efficacy of these hemostatic dressings in veterinary medicine. This case series describes the use of QCG in dogs with hemorrhaging wounds. QCG could be a valuable resource in veterinary emergency and critical care settings.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38407539/