A great addition to any trauma kit, especially in wet or severe environments. This hard to find battle dressing is a standard component in all U.S. Army first aid kits. Individually packaged in a sterilized rugged vinyl overwrap, the dressing measures 4" x 5" x 1/2" with twin white 35" bandage tails. Applications include wound or burn dressing , sling, splint padding, tournaquet, etc. The sealed package is lightweight and compact (2" x 4" x 1/2") yet , when deployed, it can absorb over 1/2 pint of blood and takes the place of 20 4 x 4 gauze pads.
Weight: 1.4 oz (40 g)
Made in Israel
Usage instructions (Hebrew printing on package)
- Hold carefully on both sides of the dressing with both hands. Use force to open.
- Do not touch white absorbent pad to prevent infection.
- Place pad on wound.
- Wrap with straps and tie the ends.
- Wrap is no longer sterile if the inside paper seal is damaged.