Questions We Get Asked
What is a bleeding control kit?
A bleeding control kit is a purpose-built medical kit designed to help manage serious bleeding quickly. It typically includes trauma-focused items such as a tourniquet, wound packing supplies, and pressure bandages.
How is a bleeding control kit different from a first aid kit?
Most first aid kits are designed for minor injuries and general care. Bleeding control kits focus specifically on serious haemorrhage and include tools intended for high-risk, time-critical injuries.
Do bleeding control kits include a tourniquet?
Some kits include a tourniquet and others are built around wound packing and pressure. If you’re preparing for serious limb injuries, tourniquet capability is strongly recommended.
Are bleeding control kits legal to carry in Australia?
Yes. Bleeding control kits and their components are legal to carry and are commonly used in workplaces, vehicles, and personal preparedness setups.
Should I keep a bleeding control kit in my vehicle?
Vehicle carry is one of the most common use cases, especially for regional and remote travel. Placement should prioritise rapid access, not storage convenience.
Do I need training to use a bleeding control kit?
Training is strongly recommended. Even basic instruction improves confidence, speed, and effectiveness when responding under stress.
Can one kit treat more than one casualty?
It depends on the kit contents. For higher-risk workplaces or group travel, consider a larger kit or multiple kits to support more than one casualty.
Is this the same as a “Stop the Bleed” kit?
Bleeding control kits are commonly used for the same purpose: rapid response to serious bleeding using staged, trauma-focused components. Exact contents vary depending on the kit and intended environment.