Tourniquet Tips - Video

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

TacMed Reference Cards

Tacmed Reference cards were designed to provide easily accessible information for providers of all levels. Having common patient assessment information at your fingertips will allow both rapid and correct treatment of patients.

Available as a single card, or as a set of four:

1. DRS ABCDE / IMIST
2. METHANE / Triage Sieve
3. MARCHE / IMIST
4. GCS / Vital Signs

 The Nasopharyngeal Airway, also know as an NPA, is a disposable airway adjunct used to maintain a patient's airway.

The Nasopharyngeal Airway from Rusch is made from a soft PVC construction with beveled tip for a comfortable & gentle insertion which minimises the chances of complications. The NPA has inner striations for smooth suction catheter insertion.

The Rusch Nasopharyngeal Airway is available in a full range of sizes (inc Paediatric). Contact us for availability of other sizes.

The SAM Splint is the gold standard in splinting and immobilisation. Used around the globe by anyone from military medics to volunteer first aiders. There isn't much that can't be achieved with a SAM Splint. From a simple arm splint to an improvised cervical collar this lightweight, rugged, reusable device should be in every first aid kit.

Available in a range of sizes, it is lightweight, X-ray penetrable, reusable, waterproof and very portable – almost any bone in the body can be splinted.

Features:

• Waterproof
• Reusable
• Lightweight and compact
• Radiolucent
• Fastens in place with tape or wrap of choice; no extra equipment is needed
• Not affected by extreme temperatures or altitudes
• Closed-cell foam allows easy cleaning and disinfection; material compatible with all standard cleaning solutions
• Provides added stability for all limbs including the neck
• Latex Free
• Made in the USA

TacMed Australia is now stocking the COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET (C.A.T)- G7. It has all the great features of the Gen 6 C.A.T but has added features including the NEW Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards

COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET (CAT) G7

The CAT (Combat Application Tourniquet) is a small and lightweight arterial tourniquet that completely occludes blood flow in an extremity. Used for the treatment of life-threatening bleeding, the C.A.T Tourniquet uses a Self-Adhering Band and a Friction Adaptor Buckle to fit a wide range of extremities combined with a one-handed windlass system. The windlass uses a free moving internal band to provide true circumferential pressure to an extremity. The windlass is then locked in place; this requires only one hand, with the Windlass Clip. The C.A.T Tourniquet also has a Hook-and-Loop Windlass Strap for further securing of the windlass during patient transport.

The HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack provides users with 2x vented chest seals in a compact packaging for the treatment of penetrating injuries to the chest. Gone are the days of trying to awkwardly fold chest seals to fit in your trauma kit.

Designed with 3-vented channels, the HyFin Vent allows air to escape the chest cavity during exhalation,while also preventing air from entering through the injury during inhalation. Each HyFin Vent Compact Chest Seal is 12cm x 12cm and made with advanced adhesive to provide a superior adhesion in the most adverse conditions, including sweaty, bloody or hairy patients.

Packaged in a rugged, easy-to-open foil pouch, the perforated packaging allows users to open only one dressing at a time as needed. It 's compact packaging is ideal for low profile or small immediate trauma kits as you do not have to fold it to get it to fit in your trauma kit, go-bag or cargo pocket.

Dimensions:
Device - 12x12cm (Excluding Tab)
Packaged - 17x10cm (Folded)

NAR Trauma Shears

Black is the perfect colour for trauma shears in the tactical environment... the improved NAR Trauma Shears from North American Rescue offer premium-grade stainless steel with contoured handles all in a unique black color.

Built for safety and efficiency, they let tactical healthcare professionals get the job done, and get it done right.

These paramedic shears have a serrated lower edge which can cut through the toughest materials. Their soft-grip, non-slip contoured handles provide maximum control, even when wet. Their clothing lift lip and rounded tip provide the ultimate in patient safety. These black shears are ideal for use in tactical settings and are made to meet the challenges of casualty care with precision and dependability.

Special Features:

Premium-grade stainless steel with precision sharpness
Enhanced serrated lower edge cuts through the toughest materials
Clothing-lift lip and rounded tip for ultimate patient safety
Soft-grip, non-slip contoured handles for maximum control even when wet
Unique all-over black color

NAR S-Rolled Gauze

Specifications:

• Gauze is a sterile, 6-ply, 11.4cm x 3.75m length cotton gauze
• Unique and convenient packaging configuration and dispenser allows controlled application as a complete unit or in a continuous linear feed for wound packing
• Unused portion remains protected from contamination during application
• Used as backing gauze for hemostatic agents, in conjunction with a compression bandage to control hemorrhage, or for minor wound bandaging
• Packaged in a low cube space, rugged and durable vacuum sealed container featuring NAR Red Tip Technology with tear notches for easy opening.

Dimensions:

• Vacuum Packaged: Packaged: L 7.62 cm x W 5.08 cm x D 2.54 cm
• Gauze: W 11.43 cm x L 3.75 m
• Weight: 34.02 g

The S-Rolled Gauze from North American Rescue is the ideal solution for a multi-purpose gauze bandage for your trauma kit. Vacuum packed in an easy to open sterile packaging to be compact and rugged the S-Rolled Gauze easily fits into med kits of all sizes. Made in the US this 6 ply 11.4cm wide by 3.75m cotton gauze bandage is conveniently packaged in a "S" pattern to enable quick deployment in critical situations.

Uses include:

• Direct wound packing for large cavity wounds (ie Gunshot/Stab Wounds & Industrial Injuries)
• Used as backing gauze for haemostatic agents, in conjunction with a compression bandage to control severe bleeding
• Minor wound bandaging

The Leatherman Raptor is an all-in-one Medic tool. Made by the legendary guys at Leatherman in the US.

The Leatherman Raptor was designed by Medics for Medics. With input from Paramedics and Special Operations Medics the Raptor has all the functions you need to treat a casualty in the field or on the streets.

Features:

• Stainless Steel Folding Medical Shears
• Ruler
• Glass Breaker
• Ring Cutter
• Strap/Seatbelt Cutter
• O2 Wrench

Contents:

SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide
4 inch Olaes Bandage
Hyfin Vent Compact Chest Seal (Twin Pack)
2 Pairs of Nitrile Gloves*
CPR Face shield
Trauma shears
Casualty Card

*Due to global supply shortages of gloves, Black Talon Gloves may be substituted to a comparable Blue Nitrile option.

Dimensions:

16.5cm x 11.5cm x 7.5cm

The Operator IFAK is a compact Immediate First Aid Kit (IFAK) that provides immediate trauma care at the point of injury. Whether you are on the pistol range, hunting in remote bushland or on duty on the streets of Sydney - the Operator IFAK is the kit of choice for operators around firearms.

The Operator IFAK comes complete in a compact MOLLE nylon pouch (in 3 colours) which can be worn on any platform that has MOLLE or worn on a belt. Complete with all the equipment required to treat major causes of preventable death from penetrating injuries.

The Operator IFAK Pouch is available for standalone purchase here.

Please note:

The Operator IFAK now contains a Hyfin Vent Compact Chest Seal (Twin Pack) from North American Rescue instead of the Halo Chest Seal as shown.

The Operator IFAK Kit - Red now comes with SOF Tactical Tourniquet - Wide Rescue Orange and Operator IFAK  Kit - Multicam comes with SOF Tactical - Wide Tan.

ChemLights with various durations, sizes, shapes, light intensity, in visible colors or infrared, as well as accessories. They are perfect to be included in survival, first aid, evacuation or medical kits. Because its lightweight and durable, ChemLights are recommended for marking routes, clearing areas, vehicle lane night patrol, combat operations, and survival kits. Individually foil-wrapped for light/moisture protection. 

Cyalume Technologies has been the exclusive chemical light partner of the US Armed Forces, American Soldiers, Federal Agents, state and local First Responders who have used our innovative products for training exercises and field operations for over 5 decades.

All Cyalume products are expertly engineered and crafted in the USA to strict quality standards.

TacMed Australia is currently stocking ChemLight in in Red, Yellow and Green with 12hr duration (Blue models are 8hr duration).

You can check out our full article about uses of chemlight here or check out our video below.

Chemlights are offered in singles, pack of 5s and in an assorted pack of 6s (2 Green Lights, 2 Red Lights, 2 Yellow Lights) 

Applications:

• Perimeter Protection/Warning
• Field Flashlight
• Safety Marking During PT
• Landing Zone Markers
• Rope End Indicator
• Route Marking
• Signaling
• Mark Land Mines for Removal
• Emergency Lighting
• Marking Concertina Wire