What is XSTAT 30 designed to control?

XSTAT 30 is specifically designed to control severe, life-threatening bleeding from junctional wounds. Junctional wounds are those that occur in areas of the body that are typically difficult to manage with conventional bleeding control methods, such as tourniquets. These areas include regions like the groin, armpit, and base of the neck, where applying a tourniquet may not be feasible or effective.

XSTAT 30 uses a unique technology involving expandable foam sponges, which can be packed into a wound to rapidly control bleeding by providing mechanical pressure within the wound and promoting hemostasis. This capability is crucial in tactical environments where rapid intervention is necessary to save lives, especially in cases of severe hemorrhage that could lead to shock and death.

The other options do not align with the primary function of XSTAT 30; it is not intended for severe bleeding from tourniquet-applicable wounds, nor for minor bleeding from superficial wounds, both of which can typically be managed with standard first aid measures. Additionally, while XSTAT may play a role in cases of hemorrhagic shock, it is not specifically designed to address shock itself, but rather the bleeding that can lead to such a condition. Therefore, severe, life-threatening bleeding from junction