Supplies

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

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.

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.

QuikClot Combat Gauze

QuikClot is the essential choice for haemorrhage control in a broad range of bleeding situations.

QuikClot products are impregnated with kaolin, a naturally occurring, inorganic mineral (clay derivative). Kaolin has no known allergic or exothermic reactions.

QuikClot products are safe and effective, having passed all biocompatibility testing, and do not contain any animal or human-derived proteins or shellfish products.

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.