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SOMA – Tribalco / Peke

December 10th, 2014

Manufactured by Peke, the Tribalco Bio Containment Kit was developed to contain everything needed to enter into an austere gross bio contaminated environment to retrieve and isolate a casualty. Although, Peke makes other pod and suit models, this kit is specific for military use by Tribalco who also offers new equipment training during fielding.

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The pod is designed to provide an isolated micro environment for treatment and living indefinitely but typically 24 hours. The pod itself is climate controlled and containing ports for medicine, food, and water in and waste out. It provides bilateral access to the patient. As you can see, it features clear panels for patient examination and management.

The full kit has all of the ancillary items needed for the extraction and isolation. This includes a new bio suit as well materials to deal with bio hazard waste associated with such threats as Ebola. Conversely, the pod can become a positive pressure system to protect burn patients during long transits.

The pod will fit on a NATO STD stretcher and accommodates up to 350 lbs and is 2.7 m in length. Peke also offers shorter models for pediatric use as well as longer versions.

www.div-6.com

SOMA – SOTech

December 9th, 2014

SOMA isn’t just about military tactical medicine. It also showcases products and services for the LE and first responder community.

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One example of this is SOTech. Back in 1999 they developed belt hanger with zapped Clip pouches for LE (left above). Earlier this year, they modified the system in order to allow the pouch to attach directly to the belt (center above) but they split the belt attachment in order to make it PALS compatible. Now, they’ve adapted this to a new pouch called the MAG-MED rig.

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The MAG-MED rig is part of their MACTAC line which supports LE. This drop leg rig holds four magazines plus a full IFAK. Primarily focused on Active Shooter scenarios, the medical gear ingeniously sits in front of and below the magazines.

www.sotechtactical.com

SOMA – Dustoff Medical

December 9th, 2014

Every 18D makes his own Articulating Splint during the Q Course. Most, never see it again once the get to their ODA. Former 1st Group medic, Zak A took the concept and developed the Suspected Orthopedic Fracture Splint or SOF Splint.

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Zack built the splint he wanted to use. It’s highly adaptable and can be applied to a wide number of orthopedic injuries. He sees it as a lighter alternative to other options. Made in the USA by SOTech and comes with a PALS compatible carrying case.

www.dustoffmedical.com

SOMA – ATS Tactical Gear

December 9th, 2014

The ATS Tactical Medical Triage Marker is designed to aid the medical while conducting triage. Once he turns it on, it stays on a constant light for five minutes and then begins to blink warning the medic that vital must be reassessed.

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The Patient by Preference model looks the same but offers several modes which can be cycled through including Red for immediate, Yellow for Delayed, Green for Minimal and Blue for Expectant.

The MML runs for over 200 hours of continuous use while the P2 will offer 160 hours. These are disposable but this is in order to be waterproof.

www.atstacticalgear.com

SOMA – TSSi

December 9th, 2014

Designed to fulfill the Field Sanitation requirements for a Company level organization. This includes control of anthropoids and rodents, potable water, food service sanitation, personal protection equipment, and prevention of heat injuries.

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It is a single item and has an NSN, 4540-01-578-4352. The Field Sanitation Kit is on an IDIQ contract with DLA. Talk about a great alternative to buying all of those individual items and then packing them.

www.tssi-ops.com

SOMA – TSG Associates / Kingfisher Medical

December 9th, 2014

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Kingfisher Medical is the North American arm of internationally recognized TSG Associates who is known for the Smart Triage Tag. In fact, the Smart Triage Tag has been adopted as a standard of care in nine US states already.

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The Extract2 is designed for rapid casualty extraction from the scene in hostile, mass casualty environments such as combat or active shooter scenarios. It cocoons the patient via a bungee system which won’t obstruct chest rise and fall. It can be drug or carried. The Extract2 weighs less than 2 lbs empty and can carry up to 2000 lbs. Finally, it is made from a proprietary fabric that can be punctured by not ripped.

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www.kingfishermedical.com

SOMSA 2014

December 9th, 2014

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The 2014 Special Operations Medical Association Scientific Assembly is on.

Sneak Peek – Honor Point ZOT Adapter Kit

December 9th, 2014

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The ZOT Adapter Kit or ZAK allows you to mount Honor Point USA’s Zip Off Technology equipped pack directly to the back panel of any PALS equipped platform.

www.honorpointusa.com