Originally Posted By: climberslacker
Welcome to the fire newguy! That is a great idea, but not sure of the absorption qualities?? Do you use it rolled up like an unrolled roll of kerlix, or flat like a 4x4?


I carry them rolled up, but to be honest, I'm not all that worried about absorption qualities. If you can place 2 rolls directly over the wound (or on the sterile gauze that's directly on the wound), then tie a tight bandage over that, placing the knot directly over the rolls, you get a great deal of direct pressure on the wound. Just be sure your getting circulation past the wound.

Maxi-pad would be great for absorption, but I just don't have the space to carry a lot of them.
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