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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

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 Quik Litter is a cost effective emergency carry litter designed for rapid deployment for the movement of casualties. It features ten large carry handles with a load capacity tested to 500 lbs. The QuikLitter is the ideal disposable litter for mass casualty incidents, disasters, active shooter events, as well as for everyday patient movements.

Constructed of a water-resistant, woven polyethylene that is latex free and rated for up to 500 lbs. The Quik Litter has ten (10) carry handles located with four (4) on each side and one (1) larger handle at either end of the litter to provide multiple carry points.

Features:

• Cost effective emergency carry litter
• Features ten large carry handles with a load capacity tested to 226 Kg
• Latex Free, water-resistant

Weights & Dimensions:

• Packaged: L 28cm x W 20 x D 5cm.
• Litter Bed Dimensions: L 188cm. x W 71cm
• Weight: 377 g

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

Immobilisation is a critical item of care when responding to a casualty to limit the occurrence of further injury. Quality immobilisation using suitable products is integral to a full recovery of skeletal injuries.

An aluminium foam splint is a highly adaptive splint that can be rolled folded or formed into almost any application with the use of a quality support bandage. Available in a rolled or flat form, shrink-wrapped for protection.