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case_images: Case 2: Stab wound to the temporal area This patient was stabbed twice once in the temporal area and once in the neck following an altercation. This image is pre iTClamp application but post gauze application. This image demonstrates the amount of blood loss and wound severity.
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case_images: The first stab wound was to the right side of neck and a second stab wound was to the right temporal area (Figure 3).
case_images: Case 2: Scene shot post iTClamp application This is an image of the scene after iTClamp application to the patients temporal region and neck. The bleeding was now under control. It was approximated that the patient lost 1.5 liters of blood on scene from the two stab wounds he sustained.
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case_images: The patient lost approximately 1.5 liters of blood on the scene (Figure 4).
case_images: Case 2: iTClamp application One iTClamp was applied to each of the stab wounds (one to the temporal region and one to the neck) to stop the bleeding. First responders reported no issues with airway management.
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case_images: A single iTClamp was applied to each wound and the bleeding stopped immediately (Figure 5).
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case_images: Case 3: iTClamp neck application following a self-inflicted injury Post iTClamp application to the neck following a series of self-inflicted injuries. No issues of airway management were reported.
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case_images: The physician on scene applied one iTClamp to the neck to stop the bleeding (Figure 6).