Description

AKA: "Israeli battle dressing"

4 inch (10cm) x 7 inch (18cm) pad connected to 4 inch (10cm) x 5 yard (4.5m) elasticized wrapping leader. 

Usage

This versatile and indispensable tool for hemorrhage control has both compression and tourniquet functions. It can be applied effectively almost anywhere on the body to manage severe bleeding, or can be modified for use as a sling.

UPDATE 10/01/12:  The new Emergency Bandage has single stitches placed along the length of the wrapping leader to prevent accidental unrolling of the bandage.  Tug to snap each stitch and continue bandage application.