I may be completely wrong and I probably am. But, as far as I can figure a wound dressing has two primary functions.

1. to apply direct pressure on the wound to keep it from bleeding.

2 .to protect the wound from infection, and further damage.

The primary function of gauze is to absorb fluid. A Trau Medic dressing supposively absorbs a pint of blood. Do we really need to absorb all this blood or simply ensure the two primary goals?

The only thing I would use it for is wound packing such as for a severe bloody nose or seeping infection ; or cushioning a wound.