Patient treatment cards are tough. How they are laid out is as much a function of local protocols as what makes sense. PJ Nate Morrison has applied his personal tastes to his own version.
Check it out. It might be what you’ve been looking for. Download at Morrison Patient Treatment Card v1.0.
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The hypothermia active re-warming CASEVAC system or HARCS from BMK Solutions consists of a Mini Rescue II Blanket/Pad, a Class II FDA approved medical device that provides continuous temperature delivery from 98.6°F to 105°F and a APLS Thermal Guard L1 which enables first responders and medical personnel to quickly transport injured personnel in one package. These are packaged together in a polyurethane laminate made with 840 Denier Cordura bag which is the same material found in rafts.
BMK Solutions products are available for unit and agency purchase from www.ADSinc.com.
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Finnish company 9 Side has introduced a bandage called the Finnish Emergency Bandage (FEB9).
The FEB9 can be opened one handed and a wounded Soldier can single-handedly make a pressure bandage or a tourniquet. Not only is the FEB9 radiolucent, it’s also gamma sterilized. Additionally, it’s also designed for use in the arctic conditions, meaning it won’t break in the cold.
They also offer the FEB9+ variant which an additional 20 x 30 cm non adhering wound pad for dressing through and though wounds, to cover burn injuries etc. Finally, 9 side can be customized to include hemostatic agents, hypothermia blankets, first-aid, survival or other instruction materials etc.
SOTech has responded to requests from the field and upgraded the BLOCS Quick Eject Tourniquet Carrier with the addition of a rubber band and retention tab. The tab and rubber band give the user the option to have the tourniquet hang from the tab in the center of the panel after the shroud is burst open. Most customers were happy with the tourniquet popping out into their hand upon releasing the snap and bursting the shroud open. However, some were concerned about applying a tourniquet while on the move, so they added the rubber band retention for that. A light weight rubber band is supplied so the wounded and bleeding casualty can easily snap the band while pulling the tourniquet away from the shroud. Additionally, a stitch was added to the shroud fastening it to the harness at a second point in order to form a slight cup to add light retention while bursting the shroud. Note that the tourniquet carrier can be used with or without the rubber band.
SOTech also want to call attention to the pairing of the Flat IFAK with the BLOCS Quick Eject Tourniquet Carrier. While the IFAK has room for the tourniquet to be carried internally, it was intended to be purchased with the separate tourniquet carrier so the tourniquet could be mounted on the front of the vest while the rest of the IFAK elements could be comfortably and compactly stowed in the lower back region using SOTech’s Flat IFAK. Both products are in wide use throughout law enforcement and the military.
The Australian SureAquaStraw+ uses a membrane to filter contaminants to 10 nanometers (0.01 microns). This includes waterborne bacteria, viruses including Pseudomonas, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and Fecal Coliforms, plus parasitic contamination by Cryptosporidium, and Giardia. It’s a simple straw design that allows you to dip right into a water source and drink directly from it. Additionally, it is designed to filter up to 1000 liters(264 gallons).
SureAqua products are available for unit and agency purchase from www.ADSinc.com/SureAqua.
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How can you not be interested in a product called WAR tape? Austere Provisions Company sent us a couple of rolls of WAR tape a few weeks ago out of the blue. When I asked them where it came from they came back with this reply, “The tape was something that a friend of mine showed me while attending a class. He had met one of the owners and they had given him a handful of rolls and he hooked me up with a roll. Fairly high quality and I liked the logo considering it was a reminder of what many are training and preparing themselves for war-combat. I think it functions well for medical tape for both bandaging, wrapping knuckles and wear points on hands and such as well as impromptu gear repair.”
So WAR tape is an MMA product of WAR Worldwide but you can get yours from www.austereprovisions.com and support a great company that supports our community.
Chinook Medical Gear has unveiled a completely redesigned corporate website designed to improve the online shopping experience. It features improved functionality, enhanced product findability and broader information to streamline the sales, transaction and check-out process. It also offers download options for requesting product catalogs, product data and instructions, as well as custom ordering solutions and requesting quotations. Users can also now find easier access to Chinook’s company blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.
“We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service,” said Jessica Denison, COO for Chinook Medical Gear. “Our new website is an extension of that service, and our commitment to ensure our customers have a positive experience every time they visit our website. In addition to the online store, our goal is to provide credible resources and information for anyone searching for information on the products and services we offer.”
Chinook also plans to implement a robust YouTube strategy geared to provide customers with live product demonstrations and reviews. In response to customer demand, integrating PayPal payments is currently in the works for release later this summer.
It is hot outside, but the show must go on. Consider the guidelines in this table while you are out and about.
Thanks to my alma mater, Fort Bragg for posting this on their Facebook wall.
