Types of specialized hemostatic gauze

Type	Composition	Mechanism of action
Celox	Chitosan-derived polysaccharide granules Available impregnated in gauze/ribbon bandages of various sizes	Chitosan polysaccharide granules swell and form a gel-like plug that aids hemostasis. Works in hypothermic conditions and independently of the body's clotting mechanism.
ChitoGauze XR2 Pro	Chitosan-coated gauze dressing with radiographically detectable element	Chitosan polysaccharide granules swell and form a gel-like plug that aids hemostasis. Works in hypothermic conditions and independently of the body's clotting mechanism.
QuikClot	Kaolin-impregnated gauze/dressing of various sizes	Kaolin activates natural clotting cascade upon contact.

Courtesy of Karin A. Fox, MD, MEd.

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