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What is the military blood clotting powder? A Guide to Modern Hemostatic Agents

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Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in both civilian and military trauma settings. To combat this, advanced hemostatic agents, including what was once known as the military blood clotting powder, have been developed to accelerate the body's natural coagulation process and control severe bleeding in emergency situations. The modern versions, primarily impregnated gauzes, have replaced older, less safe powder formats.