Bandages + Dressings

The 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. A 'Standard' issue to major military organisations worldwide.

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:

• 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.

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!

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

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

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.

In partnership with North American Rescue, TacMed is proud to introduce the addition of BurnTec Burns Dressings to our range. Used throughout Europe and the USA, BurnTec dressings are the latest hi-tech development in pre-hospital treatment of burns. BurnTec hydrogel dressings differentiate from all other burns dressings due to their 'stable-sheeting' hydrogel structure.

Owing to the stable-sheeting hydrogel structure, the BurnTec dressings guarantee even coverage and distribution of cooling activity over the entire burn surface - even for the most extensive of injuries. BurnTec dressings effectively cool the injured area and ensure a soothing effect for up to 24 hours. The sterile non-stick dressing is also absorbent, therefore trapping wound secretion and bacteria within the gel.

Permeable to water vapor and oxygen but impermeable to bacteria, BurnTec dressings protect wounds from external contamination while allowing them to breathe.

The composition materials are biocompatible and hypoallergenic. BurnTec has received recognition for its breakthrough innovation at the: -42nd World Exhibition of Inventions and Innovation Brussels Eureka -International Exhibition of Inventions (IENA) in Nurnberg -International Exhibition Genius in Budapest.

We also have Burntec Burn Kits available - click on the links below to view the kits

BurnTec Burn Kit - Minor Burns

BurnTec - Burn Kit

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.

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.

The BLAST Bandage is designed to provide the ability to quickly package traumatic amputations, burns, and large pattern wounds with minimal use of supplies and minimal effort. The BLAST Bandage provides a 50 cm x 50cm treatment area, which is packaged the size of a 4 combat bandage.

The large non-adherent wound pad can be easily wrapped around limbs and secured with the attached elastic wrap. It provides a large sterile protective covering for shrapnel wounds or burns. With such a large coverage area, the Blast Bandage is large enough to cover the entire back or chest of most casualties.

The BLAST Bandage also offers a removable occlusive layer that will cover a 48 cm x 48 cm area or can be used to cover abdominal contents to minimise the loss of heat and moisture.

The bandage features "brakes" which help prevent accidental unrolling of the elastic wrap during high stress application, which are especially helpful during the dressing of amputations. By providing multiple points of adhesion, the brakes prevent slippage of the elastic during the wrapping process- creating a more secure, effective bandage and decreasing the chance of wounds being exposed during movement.

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.

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 NAR Triangular Bandage is used for the bandaging of wounds, the immobilization of fractures and dislocations, and as a sling for the support of an injured part of the body.

Packaged for low cube space, the NAR Triangular Bandage is made of muslin cloth and comes with two safety pins to aid in bandage configuration and securing. Easily fits into any first aid kit or pocket and is a staple for basic bandaging or splinting.

Features:

• For the bandaging of wounds, the immobilization of
• fractures and dislocations, and as a sling for the
• support of an injured part of the body
• Packaged for low cube space
• Constructed of muslin cloth with two safety pins to aid in bandage configuration and securing
• Easily fits into any first aid kit or pocket

Specifications:

• Packaged: 8.89cm. x 5.08cm. x 1.59cm.
• Opened: 93.98cm x 93.98cm x 132.08cm
• Weight: 45.36g

Originally designed for the US Armed Forces to meet the challenges of successful IV access in stressful environments with challenging patients, the BOA Constricting IV Band by North American Rescue has become a critical component of successful IV cannulation in the tactical medical field.

For improved central venous access every time, the BOA  uses a rolling action to transfuse venous blood to the distal veins while still allowing arterial flow. For maximum effect, the BOA is placed as high up on the extremity as allowable. This technique decreases time on task for treating combat casualties, civilian trauma patients, or medical patients with poor vascular access (for example, diabetic wound care).

Understanding the need and importance of the form, fit, and function of training devices, the HyFin Chest Seal Trainer provides a cost-effective solution to equip providers with the best training alternative, other than using the actual device, for both vented and occlusive chest seals. Specifically designed to increase user familiarity, the HyFin Chest Seal Trainer utilises the same template as the HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack but uses a less aggressive adhesive designed for effective chest seal application on both human skin and a training manikin. This allows for training of proper placement of not only the chest seal itself but also of the vent over a simulated wound.

Packaged in the same rugged, compact foil pouch, the HyFin Chest Seal Trainer also features a unique perforated package that allows the student to open only one chest seal if needed. Made in America and 100% latex free, NAR packages each chest seal using its signature Red Tip Technology red tear notches in a rugged, easy-to-open, foil pouch to ensure high-quality performance.

Features:

• Cost effective training solution
• Unique adhesive gel formulation designed not to damage manikins or leave behind excessive adhesive residue
• Designed for optimal training in the same form and function as the HyFin Chest Seal
• Each seal also comes with a gauze pad to wipe the wound surface prior to chest seal application as needed

AeroPlast Transparent Tape has a very low irritant risk, and is suitable for use on fragile and delicate skin, and is micro-perforated for easy tear-off on any direction and easy adjustment to size.

• Individually wrapped rolls ensuring the tape is kept in optimum condition and ready for use
• Transparent allowing for improved aesthetics and monitoring the cleanliness of the site without removing the product.

AEROPORE Microporous Paper Tape is a flexible and breathable paper tape suitable securing for securing dressings, especially to facial and fragile skin.

• AEROPORE Microporous Paper Tape has a very low irritant risk, and is suitable for use on fragile and delicate skin.

• AEROPORE Microporous Paper Tape is available in individually wrapped rolls ensuring the tape is kept in optimum condition.