Anyone else on anti-coagulants?

[Tom Wall]

Pete,

Styptic powder helps clot. I would also keep wide, 3-4 inch Coban or vet wrap handy. It is good for pressure dressing. It is strechy and sticks to itself. You may also want to talk to your doctor about whether it would be appropriate to carry a tourniquet due to high risk activities in remote areas. Tourniquets are a double edged sword since you can lose a limb if used too long. Of course, bleeding out isn't great either!

Do you have a alert bracelet? It is always nice when first responders know.

Tom

 

[Tom Modin]

Having dealt with people on dual anti-platelet therapy (aspirin/plavix) or anticoagulants (Coumadin,xarelto) over the years, direct pressure works best. I would include in a kit some ace bandages of different size. An ace can be applied with enough pressure to an area to slow or stop bleeding and still allow downstream circulation. Cleanse wound, apply a non-adherent dressing such as Telfa to the area and use the ace to apply significant but effective pressure.

 

[Jeff Fenerty]

I would suggest hunting/carving with an ER nurse they know what to do when the Shiite hits the fan. [w00t]

 

[Neil Schrieber]

I have had good luck on Eliquis. I bleed easy but band aid will do the job... neil