Hemorrhage Control in Syria

During a combat deployment to Syria, an 18D Special Forces Medic received a patient with shrapnel injuries to both legs and the abdomen following an anti-personnel mine strike.

The medic utilized SEAL spray directly on the wounds to both legs, followed by manual pressure converted to pressure dressings. Bleeding was controlled, and the patient was later evacuated for definitive surgical treatment.

As reported by the medic: “Spray was accurate and directed entirely into the wound tracts without spreading onto other areas and provided quick and efficient hemorrhage control for heavy venous bleeding.”