Hemguard 6 inch pressure bandage by 6:8 Medical Solutions is used to control severe bleeding, including in places where applying a conventional compression dressing can be difficult. The dressing measures 15 cm (6″) × 163 cm. The integrated pressure element concentrates pressure directly at the bleeding site.
The bandage has a guiding system that allows the wrapping direction to be changed. This makes it easier to apply the dressing securely and to achieve appropriate bandage tension on areas such as the neck, armpits, groin or amputation stumps. The dressing is latex-free and has a shelf life of 5 years.
It is supplied in packaging with two large rings. Simply pull the two parts of the packaging in opposite directions to tear it open and quickly reach the dressing. HEMGUARD is suitable for rescue kits, tactical first aid kits and kits for controlling massive bleeding. Hemguard 6 inch pressure bandage has a bandage guiding system that allows the wrapping direction to be changed.
Why choose the hemguard 6 inch pressure bandage for difficult areas?
Wounds of the neck, armpits, groin and limb stumps are areas where simply wrapping a bandage is not always straightforward. Hemguard 6 inch pressure bandage combines two solutions: a point pressure element and a bandage guiding system that allows the wrapping direction to be changed during application.
The design makes it easier to achieve strong, controlled pressure, because the force and direction of compression can be adjusted. The bandage, 15 cm wide and 163 cm long, provides plenty of length for wrapping, and the absence of latex matters when choosing kit contents. The dressing is a medical device and should be used in accordance with the instructions for use or the label.
What to do in massive bleeding and when using a compression dressing
First assess your own safety and the safety of the scene, then call for help on 999 or 112. In massive bleeding, direct pressure on the wound is the basis of treatment. When life-threatening bleeding affects a limb, a tourniquet is used. A compression dressing such as HEMGUARD is used to maintain pressure at the bleeding site. A casualty's survival can depend on a bystander taking action.
Open the packaging by pulling both rings in opposite directions, and apply the dressing in accordance with the instructions or the label. You can read more about how to stop massive bleeding in the article Massive haemorrhage – first aid, and about kit contents in the text A first aid kit ready for massive bleeding.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are the dimensions of the hemguard 6 inch pressure bandage?
The dressing measures 15 cm (6″) × 163 cm.
Which areas of the body is it intended for?
The dressing is intended for wounds of the neck, armpits, groin and limb stumps, among others, that is, anatomically difficult areas.
Does the dressing contain latex and how long is its shelf life?
The dressing does not contain latex. The shelf life is 5 years.
