Reflex Haemostatic

JHK

from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...

Used for most haemorrhages.

see also Direct Haemostatic

Indications:

GKA

from Dr GK Abbott's Prescriptions...

Haemorrhage into hollow organs tends to check itself with absolute rest and Ice Bag

Cold is the most commonly used haemostatic, it is used:-

  • directly or on reflex area very efficient
  • over the trunk of the supplying artery
  • mild heat used for Derivative - do not cause sweating as this causes vasodilation.

Heat must be:-

  • very hot and
  • directly to the bleeding vessel (does not work reflexly)

Used in :