Which of the following best describes the coverage area of the 3g Arista AH?

• A. ~29 cm²
• B. ~126 cm²
• C. ~52 cm²
• D. ~83 cm²

Answer: (D)

Coverage area shows how much tissue surface a given amount of Arista AH can effectively coat when applied as a thin, even layer. For a 3 g dose, the manufacturer estimates about 83 cm² of surface can be covered to achieve hemostasis. This estimate helps you plan dosing and spread: spread a light, uniform layer over the bleeding surface, and add more only if bleeding persists. The exact area can vary with tissue topography and how densely you apply, but 83 cm² is the typical guideline for a 3 g packet. The other figures would imply a noticeably different layer density than what a standard 3 g application is intended to achieve. Arista AH is a resorbable, starch-based hemostat that forms a physical matrix to support clot formation, so coverage area is about how much surface it can coat rather than the volume of powder itself.