Bandages

The Emergency Bandage, commonly known as the Israeli Bandage, is a proven solution for managing severe bleeding in trauma scenarios. Designed for versatility and ease of use, this life-saving device is trusted by first responders, military personnel, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. This First Care Military & Civilian Wound Dressing raises haemorrhage control to the next level, consolidating numerous pieces of treatment equipment into a single, effective and easily applied unit. 

Quickly stanches haemorrhaging from injuries caused by traffic accidents, workplace accidents, home injuries, GSW, stab and other assault wounds.

Available in numerous sizes and 2 colours (Military Green & Civilian White)

Features:

• Effective Bleeding Control: Built-in pressure applicator ensures effective hemorrhage control.
• Versatile Design: Suitable for various injuries, including limb and head wounds.
• Easy to Use: Designed for quick self-application or by a responder.
• Compact and Durable: Lightweight, vacuum-sealed for portability and long-term storage.
• Trusted Worldwide: Proven in combat and civilian emergency settings.

FAQs:

Q: What is the Emergency Bandage (Israeli Bandage) used for?
A: It’s used for controlling severe bleeding in trauma situations, suitable for limb and head injuries.

Q: Can it be self-applied?
A: Yes, it’s designed for quick and easy self-application or by another responder.

Q: Is the bandage reusable?
A: No, it’s a single-use device, vacuum-sealed for sterile application.

The Olaes Modular Trauma Dressing is a versatile and innovative tool designed for advanced wound care and bleeding control. Trusted by military personnel and first responders, this dressing combines simplicity with multi-functional capabilities to address complex trauma scenarios.

Features:

• Latex-free
• Elastic wrap with built-in control strips to prevent accidental unravelling whilst bandaging
• 3 meters of sterile 4-ply packing gauze
• Plastic occlusive sheet included in dressing pocket for treatment of small burns or occluding chest injuries
• Transparent pressure cup that focuses pressure on the wound site and allows for visual inspection of uncontrolled haemorrhage (and doubles as an eye protection cup)
• High quality heavy elastic bandage
• The OLAES Modular Bandage is one of the best trauma dressings on the market. Packed with features, the OLAES Trauma Bandage is truly a modular dressing. From its large trauma pad, 3 meters of packing gauze, removable non-occlusive plastic sheet, velcro brakes and a pressure cup - the OLAES has all the features you need for treating traumatic injuries.
• Available in 4 inch, 6 inch or 4 inch - Flat Packed versions.

FAQs:

Q: What makes the Olaes Modular Trauma Dressing unique?
A: It features multiple components like gauze, pressure bars, and occlusive sheeting, making it versatile for treating severe injuries.

Q: Is the dressing suitable for self-application?
A: Yes, it’s designed for quick and efficient application, even under stress.

Q: Can it be reused?
A: No, the dressing is single-use and comes vacuum-sealed for sterile application.

TacMed Australia is now stocking the AeroForm Snake Bite Bandage.

This bandage was purposely designed for the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT), which is used for the treatment of all Australian Snake and Funnel Webbed Spider bites, Blue Ringed Octopus and Cone Shell sting.

The AeroForm Snakebite Bandage is 10cm wide and longer (3.5M) than most crepe or elastic bandages. This bandage stretches to an incredible 10m which is sufficient length to bandage a large adult leg. The unique stitching technology ensures the correct pressure is evenly applied to the entire limb. Both of these requirements are a must for the effective treatment of snakebite.

Features:

• Premium Heavyweight Conforming Bandage
• Indicators showing when the correct level of compression is achieved. (Check Gallery to see images)

This bandage is a definite must-have item in a remote or wilderness first aid kit!

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You can also check out our blog post on how to treat Snake bites in our learning centre or click on the link here

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NAR S-Rolled Gauze

Specifications:

• Gauze is a sterile, 6-ply, 11.4cm x 3.75m length cotton gauze
• Unique and convenient packaging configuration and dispenser allows controlled application as a complete unit or in a continuous linear feed for wound packing
• Unused portion remains protected from contamination during application
• Used as backing gauze for hemostatic agents, in conjunction with a compression bandage to control hemorrhage, or for minor wound bandaging
• Packaged in a low cube space, rugged and durable vacuum sealed container featuring NAR Red Tip Technology with tear notches for easy opening.

Dimensions:

• Vacuum Packaged: Packaged: L 7.62 cm x W 5.08 cm x D 2.54 cm
• Gauze: W 11.43 cm x L 3.75 m
• Weight: 34.02 g

The S-Rolled Gauze from North American Rescue is the ideal solution for a multi-purpose gauze bandage for your trauma kit. Vacuum packed in an easy to open sterile packaging to be compact and rugged the S-Rolled Gauze easily fits into med kits of all sizes. Made in the US this 6 ply 11.4cm wide by 3.75m cotton gauze bandage is conveniently packaged in a "S" pattern to enable quick deployment in critical situations.

Uses include:

• Direct wound packing for large cavity wounds (ie Gunshot/Stab Wounds & Industrial Injuries)
• Used as backing gauze for haemostatic agents, in conjunction with a compression bandage to control severe bleeding
• Minor wound bandaging

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FAQs:

Q: What is QuikClot Combat Gauze used for?
A: QuikClot Combat Gauze is used to control severe bleeding in trauma situations by promoting rapid blood clotting.

Q: Can QuikClot Combat Gauze be used on any type of wound?
A: It is designed to be effective on both arterial and venous bleeding, making it ideal for a range of trauma situations.

Q: Is QuikClot Combat Gauze safe for use in civilian emergencies?
A: Yes, QuikClot is used by both military and civilian medical professionals and is safe for use in all types of emergency care.

The Aeroban Cohesive Bandage is a favourite of TacMed and is ideal for securing dressings and splints.

Features:

• Adheres to itself not the skin to provide a pain-free removal
• Visually detectable
• Gives support and compression to injured limbs
• Can be torn to size- so no need for scissors
• All bandages measure 4.5m long when stretched

This item is also available in a 12 pack upon request. Call 1300 862 633.

BurnTec Dressings are cutting-edge hydrogel dressings designed for superior pre-hospital treatment of burns. Suitable for first, second, and third-degree burns, these innovative dressings feature a unique stable-sheeting hydrogel structure that ensures even cooling and soothing effects for up to 24 hours. Made from biocompatible and hypoallergenic materials, these sterile, non-stick dressings effectively trap wound secretions and bacteria while remaining permeable to oxygen and water vapor.

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AeroForm Heavy Weight Conforming Bandages are of a heavy weight conforming nature which is used to support sprains and strains and to provide comfort to injured limbs and joints.

AEROBURN Burn Gel Dressings: Advanced wound care for burns. These non-adherent, non-toxic dressings provide rapid cooling, pain relief, and hydration for up to 2 hours. Easy to use and cost-effective, they prevent further tissue damage and promote faster healing. Available in various sizes for optimal burn wound care.

Triangular Bandage

AEROBAND Triangular Bandages are a must have item for every first aid kit, for the immobilisation and support of arms, shoulders and ribs.

Calico Triangluar Bandage

Superior cotton calico construction make this bandage stronger, washable and reusable.

Non Woven Bandage

The non-woven triangular bandage is a cost effective lightweight, single use disposable bandage.

This innovative dressing offers rapid, comprehensive care for traumatic amputations, burns, and large pattern wounds. With a generous 50cm x 50cm treatment area, it compactly folds to the size of a standard combat bandage. The non-adherent wound pad easily wraps around limbs, providing sterile protection for shrapnel wounds and burns.

Key Features:

• Large coverage area suitable for entire back or chest
• Removable occlusive layer for abdominal injuries
• "Brake" system prevents accidental unrolling during application
• Multiple adhesion points ensure secure wrapping

Designed for efficient, minimal-effort application in high-stress situations, the BLAST Bandage is an essential tool for emergency responders and medical professionals dealing with severe trauma and burn wound care.

Ideal for first responders, the QuikClot EMS 4x4 Dressing is a sterile non-woven 4-ply gauze pad that is impregnated with the active ingredient in all QuikClot's products: kaolin.

The 4 x 4 inch dressings are sold as a pack of 1 (with instructions), and are contained in an easy-rip package which enables rapid access and treatment. 

Features:

• Soft, white, sterile 4 in. x 4 in., 4-ply nonwoven gauze impregnated with kaolin (inorganic mineral that is both safe and effective in accelerating the body's natural clotting cascade without any exothermic reactions or use of animal or human proteins)
• Intuitive, easy-rip package designed for faster opening and removal

Setopress High Compression Bandage

The Setopress High Compression Bandage is perfect for use with the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT). PIT is used for the treatment of all Australian Snakes, Funnel Webbed Spiders, Blue Ringed Octopus and Cone Shell stings.

The Setopress High Compression Bandage is popular with people who work or play outdoors. The visual application guide makes it easy to apply the Setopress bandage consistently and correctly when the adrenaline is pumping and the seconds count.

Offering two compression options, the Setopress bandage has brown rectangles printed on one side (recommended for PIT), and green rectangles on the other. When stretched correctly the rectangles become squares which provide over 30mmHg (brown square) and 20mmHg (green square) of pressure. This easy to use visual guide ensures that the limb has the correct amount of pressure applied for a PIT.

Unlike other bandages, the Setopress is 3.5m long un-stretched. This is long enough to treat even the longest of limbs! Being able to completely bandage a limb is a must with snakebite.

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TacMed Australia now stocks the?QuikClot EMS Rolled Gauze. A soft, white, nonwoven, hydrophilic gauze impregnated with kaolin, an inorganic mineral that is safe and effective in accelerating the body's natural clotting cascade without any exothermic reactions

First used by the United States Military, QuikClot hemostasis products addressed a persistent need for a product that could stop severe bleeding rapidly, effectively and safely.

Having saved hundreds of lives on the battlefields since 2008, QuikClot kaolin products are the only recommended choice of hemostatic agent for all branches of the US Military as deemed by the CoTCCC (Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care).

This groundbreaking and life-saving product is now available for the Australian First Responders.. With QuikClot products, EMS personnel have the power to stop bleeding fast, keeping patients alive until they can be transported to the hospital or a trauma center.

QuikClot products are able to rapidly stop bleeding in a variety of situations: Motor Vehicle Accidents Workplace and At-Home Accident.

QuikClot products are safe, containing no animal or human proteins, and are easy to use.?Each QuikClot EMS Rolled Gauze is packaged in an easy-tear pouch

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Dimensions:

• One Gauze Strip: 7.6cm x 1.22M
• Weight: 31.18 g

The Polycarbonate Eye Shield is an integral part of any medical kit we design for our friends who work in professions where eye trauma is a possibility.

It meets current military and civilian pre-hospital guidelines for the treatment of traumatic eye injury in the field. This convex rigid eye shield allows the user to protect the injured eye and blocks external pressure from being applied directly to the injury, preventing further damage. Made of a high strength, translucent orange polymer, the PES is shatterproof and will not flatten or disfigure when pressure is applied. Holes in the eye shield provide ventilation, and it designed for use over either eye.

Special features:

• Made of rigid, shatterproof polycarbonate
• Meets CoTCCC treatment protocols for penetrating eye trauma
• Holes allow air circulation
• Accommodates either eye
• Translucent orange color
• Engraved - Tape over eye this side out. Nothing under shield
  
  

The FirstCare Military & Civilian Wound Dressing raises haemorrhage control to the next level, consolidating numerous pieces of treatment equipment into a single, effective and easily applied unit.

First Care products provides innovative first-response medical products which save lives by improving field haemorrhage control, and also yield significant savings in time and resources. The companies unique, combat and clinically proven direct pressure Emergency Bandage has been adopted by military and civilian organisations worldwide.

Controlling Haemorrhage Faster:

• Innovative combat-proven direct pressure bandage
• Trauma bandage and secondary dressing all in one
• Quick, easy and effective application; and self application, even one-handed

Saving Lives With A Direct Pressure System:

According to US Government statistics, blood loss resulting from trauma leads directly to the deaths of 50,000 civilians in the United States alone. Now, the Emergency Bandage raises haemorrhage control to the next level, consolidating numerous pieces of treatment into a single, effective and easily applied unit.

Key Applications

• ??Standard?? in major military organisations worldwide
• Already in use by Police, SWAT, Fire and EMS worldwide
• Quickly stanches haemorrhaging from injuries caused by traffic accidents, workplace accidents, home injuries, gunshot, knife and other assault wounds

Features

• Integral pressure applicator exerts immediate direct pressure to the wound
• Secondary sterile dressing maintains pad and pressure firmly in place and lowers risk of further infection
• Built in closure bar; no pins, clips, tape, velcro or knots
• Non adherent pad eliminates pain and wound re-opening upon removal
• Quick and easy application and self application.

Benefits

• Rapid control of bleeding stabilizes patients and saves lives
• Unique life cycle cost administration, logistical and training savings compared to existing multiple-bandage treatment solutions ?? no need to order, stock, supply and train on numerous pieces of equipment
• Significantly lowers in-hospital per-patient treatment costs