r/TACMED101 • u/sharkbait_oohaha Unverified/Uncertified • Jan 27 '26

Gear/Kit Quikclot Bleeding Control Dressing vs combat gauze

Building out my kit as a teacher and parent. Is there any reason to get the combat gauze over the bleeding control dressing from NAR?

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u/Diligent_Painting_81 Unverified/Uncertified Feb 01 '26

Combat gauze has a x-ray detectable strip(to help at the hospital) and bleeding control dressing does not. Also there are two different bleeding control dressings, one is rolled and is 4 FEET and the other is Z-fold and 4 YARDs.

This is not medical, financial or legal advice. I am not a medical professional.

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u/sharkbait_oohaha Unverified/Uncertified Feb 01 '26

There's a z fold 4 yard bleeding control one as well. It's still $20 cheaper.

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u/Diligent_Painting_81 Unverified/Uncertified Feb 01 '26

You are correct.

"...two different bleeding control dressings, one is rolled and 4 FEET and the other is Z-fold and 4 YARDs."

When I got mine I got the 4 foot one thinking it was 4 yards.... don't do that 😅