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Hemostasis: the body’s natural response to bleeding

Following a dental procedure such as an extraction or periodontal surgery, it is important to control bleeding as quickly as possible. The body’s natural process to prevent, control and stop bleeding is called hemostasis. However, when the body is under stress, a hemostatic agent may be required to help stimulate or accelerate the body’s natural reactions. Some patients may also have medical conditions or take medications that prevent their body’s natural bleeding control mechanisms from functioning optimally. Taking a patient’s complete medical profile before performing any surgical procedure can help plan for hemostatic needs.

Hemostatic agents

When a patient’s natural hemostatic response is insufficient, or as a precautionary measure, a hemostatic agent may be used.

Different Types of Hemostatic Agents on the Market

Topical hemostats

Sealants

Adhesives

How hemostatic agents work

These products work in conjunction with the body’s natural hemostasis pathways to create a strong clot, seal the wound and control bleeding by:

Physically blocking the outflow of blood

Accelerating the body’s natural clotting process

Providing a matrix for increased platelet interactions

Choosing a hemostatic agent

According to research, several criteria are used to identify an ideal hemostatic agent:

Ease of use/rapid application to wound site

Ability to reach difficult to access areas

Cause minimal local tissue disruption/destruction

Quickly control arterial and/or venous bleeding

No toxicity or adverse effects

Ease of removal

1 Achneck HE, Silehi B, Jamiolkowski RM, et al. Annals of Surgery 2010; 251:217-228.

Until recently, many dentists and dental surgeons have relied on various hemostatic gels and foams that meet these criteria. However, several of these products are currently on long-term backorder with no definitive return to market date. Fortunately, an alternative exists: Medicom® SafeGauze® HemoStat™.

About Medicom SafeGauze HemoStat

SafeGauze HemoStat is a topical hemostatic dressing that is indicated for the management of topical wounds and to temporary control of external surface bleeding. Due to its small size, it fits perfectly into single extraction sites. Prepared by chemical treatment of regenerated cellulose, the material dissolves over time and minimizes the risk of infection while promoting healing thanks to its natural antimicrobial properties.

SafeGauze HemoStat benefits Include:

Made from 100% natural cellulose

Quickly transforms into a clear gel to fill wound

Stays securely in place – No suturing required

Natural antibacterial properties promote healing

Gradually dissolves into saline and glucose

Contains no porcine or other animal-based ingredients

Refer to the SafeGauze HemoStat sell sheet for more information

Many hemostatic gel and foam products are currently on long-term backorder with no return to market date in sight.

Now is the perfect time to try SafeGauze HemoStat —

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Read what industry experts are saying about HemoStat

SafeGauze HemoStat recently won the 2020 Dental Advisor Top Product Award for Best Oral Surgery Hemostatic Dressing.

SafeGauze HemoStat has also been featured in numerous industry publications and expert reviews, including:

Alison Walker : The Benefits of Hemostatic Gauze

Ravichandra Juluri, DDS: Why I Use: SafeGauze HemoStat

Gordon J. Christensen: Clinician’s Report

Dental Product Shopper Evaluation Details

Watch how HemoStat works

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