6″ Israeli-type bandage with pressure bar is an Israeli-type personal dressing in the military (green) version, vacuum-packed in hermetic, waterproof packaging. The bandage is 15 cm wide and 4 m long, with padding and a highly absorbent cotton pad – suitable for larger wounds of the limbs and torso. It is simple to use, so it suits rescuers as well as people without medical training.
The plastic pressure element (clip) lets you change the direction of bandaging and apply extra pressure to the wound, and the dressing ends with a fastener that stops it from unwinding once applied. The dressing is applied with one hand. It acts as a personal, pressure and support dressing.
A wider bandage spreads pressure better on the thigh or arm. The dressing is sterile and single-use, with a shelf life of 5 years from manufacture. Store it away from moisture and sunlight and do not use it if the packaging is damaged. Israeli-type bandage with pressure bar 6″ fits in a car first aid kit and an IFAK.
Why the 6″ Israeli-type bandage with pressure bar?
A dressing with a pressure bar lets one person – even the casualty themselves – apply a firm pressure dressing that controls bleeding until help arrives. Israeli-type bandage with pressure bar 6″ – practise at our bleeding control training.
A smaller version is the 4″ (10 cm), and a larger one – 8″ (20 cm). You will find other dressings in the category Israeli-type bandages.
How to apply an Israeli bandage?
Put on gloves and expose the wound. Pack a deep wound with gauze first. Place the pad on the wound and wrap the bandage around the limb; on the first turn pass the bandage through the clip, reverse it and pull in the opposite direction – the clip presses the pad firmly onto the wound. Keep wrapping with firm tension and secure the end with the fastener. Check circulation below the dressing. For massive bleeding from a limb that you cannot stop, apply a tourniquet. Call for help on 112 – action taken by a bystander can decide whether the casualty survives. The dressings are single-use.
Read more in the articles Massive haemorrhage – first aid and A first aid kit ready for massive bleeding.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What size is the bandage?
15 cm × 4 m, with padding.
What wounds is it for?
For larger wounds of the limbs and torso.
What is its shelf life?
5 years from manufacture.
