Bops,
unless people are trained, would not recommend quikclot.there is a lot of heat release-hyperthermic -reaction, and may cause more damage to viable tissue.Have used it and it works, but most times, short of a battlefield injury(yes, have seen those too) Many Emergency response personnel I have worked with or spoken to in US have a similar opinion...
Suggest pressure/packing with many layers of gauze/sponge/cloth and in case no fracture of a limb-elevation.In reality, we control major bleeds like this, even with bony damage...
recommend a 2" x 2" first aid book which I feel any outdoorsy layperson should make 'must read' for this purpose-Rustam has a copy.Would be happy to send you a copy if you can scan and put up here...just my 2 rupees!
Best
Axx
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