Chitosan based advanced hemostatic dressing is associated with decreased blood loss in a swine uncontrolled hemorrhage model

Nicholas R. Kunio, Gordon M. Riha, Katherine M. Watson, Jerome A. Differding, Martin A. Schreiber, Jennifer M. Watters

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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to compare standard gauze (SG) and advanced hemostatic dressings in use by military personnel in a no-hold model. Methods: A randomized, controlled trial was conducted using 36 swine. Animals underwent femoral arteriotomy, followed by 60 seconds of uncontrolled hemorrhage. After hemorrhage, packing with 1 of 3 dressings - SG, Combat Gauze (CG), or Celox Rapid gauze (XG) - and a 500-mL bolus of Hextend were initiated. Pressure was not held after packing, and animals were followed for 120 minutes. Physiologic parameters were monitored continuously, and electrolyte and hematologic laboratory assessments were performed before injury and 30 and 120 minutes after injury. Dressing failure was determined if bleeding occurred outside the wound. Results: All animals survived to study end. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. No statistical difference was seen in initial blood loss or dressing success rate (SG, 10 of 12; CG, 10 of 12; and XG, 12 of 12). Secondary blood loss was significantly less with XG (median, 12.8 mL; interquartile range, 8.8 to 39.7 mL) compared with SG (median, 44.7 mL; interquartile range, 17.8 to 85.3 mL; P =.02) and CG (median, 31.9 mL; interquartile range, 18.6 to 69.1 mL; P =.05). Packing time was significantly shorter with XG (mean, 37.1 ± 6.2 seconds) compared with SG (mean, 45.2 ± 6.0 seconds; P <.01) and CG (mean, 43.5 ± 5.6 seconds; P =.01). Conclusions: XG demonstrated shorter application time and decreased secondary blood loss in comparison with both SG and CG. These differences may be of potential benefit in a care-under-fire scenario.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)505-510
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican journal of surgery
Volume205
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2013

Keywords

  • Care under fire
  • Chitosan
  • Combat casualty care
  • Hemorrhage control
  • Hemostatic dressing
  • Kaolin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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