IFAK IPMED tactical first aid kit with CAT and MOLLE is an individual medical pack designed for people connected with the military sector. It is made entirely in Poland from Cordura-type material, measures 18 x 15 x 9 cm, weighs 650 g and has a MOLLE attachment system, which allows it to be attached together with other pieces of equipment.
The set includes: 2 pairs of disposable nitrile gloves in size L, a CAT tourniquet, a permanent marker, an Israeli-type individual dressing TRAUMA KIT size 10cm x 4.5", compressed gauze, NRC foil (thermal blanket), metal rescue shears 16.5 cm, a BCS Chest Seal Vented TRAUMA KIT vented chest seal, an Axiostat Z-Fold chitosan haemostatic dressing 7.6cmx300cm MIL300, 5 g of lubricant and a nasopharyngeal airway. There is 1 piece of each item, except the gloves.
The first aid kit comes in two colours: black and green. The difference lies in the contents: the black version contains a size 7.5 nasopharyngeal airway, the green one a size 7. The other items and the dimensions are the same. IFAK IPMED tactical first aid kit with CAT and MOLLE contains the Axiostat Z-Fold haemostatic dressing 7.6cmx300cm MIL300 and the Israeli-type individual dressing TRAUMA KIT.
Why the IFAK IPMED tactical first aid kit?
The set brings together in one place wound dressings, means of stopping bleeding and a dressing for chest injuries. The BCS dressing with hydrogel adheres tightly to the body regardless of weather conditions, body hair or local contamination, and the vent channels prevent air from entering the chest cavity during breathing, allowing it to escape on exhalation. By choosing the IFAK IPMED tactical first aid kit, you get metal rescue shears 16.5 cm and NRC foil (thermal blanket) in one set. IFAK IPMED tactical first aid kit with CAT and MOLLE measures 18 x 15 x 9 cm and weighs 650 g, and its interior is divided into sections.
The interior of the first aid kit is divided into sections, which makes it easier to quickly reach the right item. You can read about how to choose equipment for a massive bleeding emergency in the article A first aid kit ready for massive bleeding.
How to use the contents of the IFAK first aid kit
First make sure the scene is safe, and call for help on 999 or 112. In the case of massive bleeding, apply direct pressure, and if bleeding from a limb is life-threatening, apply the CAT tourniquet. Immediately after applying it, notify the emergency services. Do not remove or loosen a tourniquet once it has been applied. Put on the gloves from the set before touching the wound.
The nasopharyngeal airway and the lubricant are specialist equipment that should be used by a trained person. The management of massive bleeding is covered in the article Massive haemorrhage – first aid.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What should I do after applying the CAT tourniquet?
Immediately notify the emergency services and tell them that a tourniquet has been applied. Do not remove or loosen the tourniquet.
