The BLAST® Bandage from TacMed™ Solutions was designed out of necessity to provide the ability to quickly package traumatic amputations, burns, and large pattern wounds with minimal use of supplies and effort.
It provides a 20″ X 20″ treatment area, but packs to about the size of a 4” combat bandage and provides a large non-adherent wound pad that can be easily wrapped around limbs and secured with the attached elastic wrap. The covering area of the BLAST® Bandage is large enough to cover the entire back or chest of most casualties.
The BLAST® Bandage also offers a removable multipurpose occlusive layer that can cover a 19″x 19″ area or be used to cover abdominal contents minimizing the loss of heat and moisture.
As with other TacMed Solutions bandages, the “brakes” on the bandage help prevent accidental unrolling of the elastic wrap during high-stress application. These brakes are especially helpful during the dressing of amputations. By providing multiple points of adhesion, the brakes prevent slippage of the elastic during the wrapping process creating a more secure, effective bandage and decreases the chance of the wound being exposed during movement.
If you are interested in learning more about the BLAST® Bandage from TacMed™ Solutions, check it out at: tacmedsolutions.com/products/blast-bandage