Trauma Care
BloodSTOP® iX Trauma Matrix is used in damage control surgery (DCS) to control hemorrhage rapidly and reverse lactic acidosis, preventing exsanguination or death, increasing the survivability of patients.
Plant-based BloodSTOP iX Trauma Matrix demonstrated superior hemorrhage control in extremity arterial injury. It is used by first responders on the accident scene as well as the trauma, critical care and acute care surgeons at the medical treatment facility (MTF).
With the combination of our WoundFLEX® Compression Dressing, surgeons have seen outstanding outcomes in both trauma and burn surgeries when adjunctive pressure is needed.
Why use BloodSTOP iX for trauma care and DCS?
BloodSTOP iX Testimonial on Burn and Trauma Surgery from Stathis Poulakidas, MD, FACS, OSF Healthcare and Cook County Health.
Demonstrated superior hemorrhagic control leading to a reduction of blood loss, utilization of blood products, and operating time
Truncate surgical operations (rapid control of major bleeding injuries)
Minimize post-operative complications
Restore tissue perfusion
Maintain bleeding control during transportation without rebleeding concerns
Can be used with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or with wound vacuum-assisted closure (Wound VAC) devices
Featured Products
BloodSTOP® iX Trauma Matrix Hemostatic Dressing
Specifically designed for rapid control of traumatic bleeding in military, prehospital, and burn/trauma care.
WoundFLEX® Hemostatic Assist
A flexible, stretchable compression dressing designed for adjunctive compression over BloodSTOP iX.
U.S. Military Standard Trauma Injury Protocol, Swine Model of Extremity Arterial Hemorrhage
A preclinical study analyzed the effectiveness of BloodSTOP iX Trauma Matrix in stopping arterial hemorrhage. The study design was based on a standard U.S. military battlefield extremity wound model. BloodSTOP iX achieved a 100% survival rate in the extremity arterial hemorrhage and showed significantly shorter times to hemostasis when compared to the Combat Gauze control group.
– Li H, Wang L, Alwaal A et al. Comparison of Topical Hemostatic Agents in a Swine Model of Extremity Arterial Hemorrhage: BloodSTOP iX Battle Matrix vs. QuikClot Combat Gauze. Int J Mol Sci. 2016;17(4):545. doi:10.3390/ijms17040545
BloodSTOP® iX Trauma Matrix in Extremity Arterial Bleeding
Results
(A) Representative images from fluoroscopic angiography. The arrow indicates the artery injury site. O: occlusion; R: recanalization; (B) Number of animals with injured artery recanalization or occlusion; (C) Representative images of injury site after product removal; (D) Number of animals with or without re-bleeding after product removal.
Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome
Dr. Stathis Poulakidas, Division Chief of Burn Surgery / Cook County Health, Chicago, IL
A 54-year old female with alcoholism fell asleep on her lower left leg causing a compartment syndrome injury. Platelets were below 21,000. Treatment before application of BloodSTOP iX was 8 units of transfused blood, 8 units of fresh frozen plasma (FFP), and 8 units of transfused platelets. Continuous bleeding occurred over 48 hours. BloodSTOP iX was packed into the wound and bleeding was controlled within 2 hours.
Technical Resources
Clinical/Preclinical Evidence
Statistics
According to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), the leading cause of death for people under the age of 45 is due to trauma, with over 150,000 deaths and 3 million non-fatal injuries per year. U.S. News reported that 329 Americans are injured by guns every day.