Splinting fractures, holding gauze in place, stopping or preventing bleeding are other uses. Because of all these uses and possibly more, this bandage is considered a staple in most first aid kits. Triangular bandages are sometimes used to wrap ankles, feet, and legs.
QuikClot Combat Gauze XL, Vacuum Packed, Z-folded, nonwoven gauze with X-ray indicator, and is impregnated with kaolin. It conforms to virtually any size or shape of injury.