Posted on 11/30/2017 3:13:11 PM PST by Kaslin
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — All of the U.S. military's special operations fighters now being sent to war zones have freeze-dried blood plasma, a crucial addition to first-aid kits that can prevent badly wounded troops from bleeding to death on the battlefield.
Last month, all Marines Corps' special ops units began carrying freeze-dried plasma into the field. The plasma helps clot blood and can prevent badly wounded troops from bleeding to death on the battlefield.
It saved Army Cpl. Josh Hargis' life. He lost parts of both legs in 2013 when he stepped on a land mine during a midnight raid in Afghanistan. The medic in his Ranger unit used the freeze-dried plasma to keep him alive on the battlefield for more than 90 minutes until he could be evacuated by helicopter.
The medic, Sgt. Bryan Anderson, said having plasma ready made the difference in helping stanch internal bleeding after the blast shattered Hargis' pelvis.
"Wherever blood is oozing out, it's helping to clot that blood up," Anderson said. "It blows my mind that Josh was able to stay alive and I think about that night every day of my life."
Their raid on a Taliban leader's compound killed four Americans and even more friendly troops by suicide bombers and land mines. Anderson's life-saving labor continued despite seven explosions within 10 yards (9 meters), leading to a Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest military honor for heroism.
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Amazing.
L
It is amazing. Within 3 years this will be in every EMT’s tool box.
“Within 3 years this will be in every EMT’s tool box.”
I want some for our Blow Out Kits. From what I can find on the web it appears to be porcine in origin.
L
Why is this in breaking news?
It was discontinued because a number of diseases weren't killed by freeze-drying (Hepatitis, for example), and it was bulk processed, added to the dangers of passing along the diseases.
Oh. Pig. I had to look up “porcine”.
Interesting information. Thanks. I’m sure they’ve dealt with that issue.
L
We use porcine heart valves.
Powdered on a wound, it should help. It contains a protein that is vital in blood clotting.
“Powdered on a wound, it should help. It contains a protein that is vital in blood clotting.”
I’m wondering what makes it superior to other products like Quik-Clot and others.
L
Hey, I actually read the article!
“The plasma Anderson used was stored in a thick glass bottle and kept in a kit with IV lines and distilled water. The medic has to pour the water into the bottle, swirl it around and inject it.”
L
Their raid on a Taliban leader’s compound killed four Americans and even more friendly troops by suicide bombers and land mines. Anderson’s life-saving labor continued despite seven explosions within 10 yards (9 meters),
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I wonder if Anderson still has his hearing.
Freeze dried blood and shrimp shells. Truly amazing.
So did I darling. What they are getting is human origin and type specific ( A,B,O Rh - or +). Injectable.
I assume the porcine you are finding is for external use only
Blood clotting is a multi-step process. QuikClot contains a mineral that speeds up the steps that are taken in the clotting cascade. Plasma contains fibrinogen, one of the last step in the dang whole process.
Worked a year as a undergrad student in a hospital’s coagulation lab. (Also spent time in a blood bank.) I think porcine plasma would be a great addition to a Blow Out Kit.
Thanks right back, my dear. I appreciate the information you’ve provided.
Best,
L
When you have the time please let me know what’s in you Blow Out Kit? I only have a Bug Out Bag!
I’m in big trouble!!!
Take care.
Blow Out Kit:
Chest Seal. (Several on the market)
Chest Needle (Once again, several on the market)
Quik-Clot Bandages. (I use the Silver, it’s anti-microbial)
Tampon.
SWAT-T Tourniquet.
Titanium EMT shears.
I vacuum sealed them to keep it all nice and dry. This fits inside of our IFAKs.
Feel free to contact me privately if you’d like more details.
Best,
L
Because it is!
It will help save Lives of Our BRAVE AND SELFLESS WARRIORS!!!
The ones that give you the Freedom to even ask: Why?
And this will soon be used here at home.
My step-father has a bovine heart valve.
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