Wound Packing

Wound Packing
Wound packing is a critical bleeding-control technique used for deep or junctional wounds where tourniquets cannot be applied. It involves tightly packing gauze directly into the wound cavity to apply internal pressure and promote clot formation. This can be done with standard gauze or enhanced with a hemostatic agent to speed up the body’s natural clotting process. Simple, effective, and lifesaving, wound packing is an essential skill for first responders, military, law enforcement, and civilian rescuers.