The resuscitation backpack with an ampoule case is a large, approx. 92-litre backpack for extensive medical kits – the kind used by emergency medical teams in ambulances, by rescuers providing event medical cover and by services that need to take a full set of equipment for resuscitation, wound care and medication to the scene. Its dimensions of 62 × 52 × 30 cm hold equipment that would usually have to be spread over several bags.
The backpack is made of certified Cordura 1000 with a Teflon coating. The fabric is resistant to abrasion, wear and adverse weather, yet relatively light. A reinforced, rigid frame keeps the backpack's shape, so even when partly unpacked it does not collapse or cover its contents.
The interior is divided by multi-compartment dividers. There are 9 colour-coded, removable pouches of different sizes that let you sort equipment by purpose – e.g. one for intubation, another for wound care. On the outside the resuscitation backpack has 5 pockets, including 2 large, insulated, zipped pockets at the front.
A distinctive feature of this model is the removable ampoule case for 80 ampoules and space for 9 additional ampoules inside the backpack, as well as room for fluids. Stowable shoulder straps with adjustable chest and hip belts, two handles for carrying vertically and horizontally and reflective elements make the resuscitation backpack comfortable on the way to the casualty and clearly visible after dark.
Why does a resuscitation backpack with an ampoule case improve teamwork?
In resuscitation seconds count, and a messy bag can cost them. Colour-coded pouches let the team agree on a fixed equipment layout – everyone knows where the airway kit is and where the dressings are – and after the rescue quickly check what needs restocking.
The removable ampoule case keeps medication organised: ampoules are secured, visible at a glance and can be taken out together with the module when work is being done e.g. at the stretcher. Two large front pockets provide extra space for equipment best kept separate from the rest.
You will find complete, ready-to-use kits in bags and backpacks in the category rescue kits.
Equipment is only the beginning – the chain of survival is what counts
Even the best-packed backpack cannot replace well-organised action. In sudden cardiac arrest, action taken by a bystander can decide whether the casualty survives: rapid recognition, calling for help, immediate chest compressions and the earliest possible defibrillation – and only then the advanced procedures for which the equipment in the backpack is used.
We describe how the individual links fit together and why none of them can be skipped in the article on the chain of survival and the links that save lives – worth reading when planning your team's equipment.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are the backpack's capacity and dimensions?
The capacity is approx. 92 l and the dimensions are 62 × 52 × 30 cm.
How many ampoules does the ampoule case hold?
The removable ampoule case holds 80 ampoules, and inside the backpack there is space for 9 more.
Can the backpack be carried by hand?
Yes – two handles let you carry it vertically or horizontally, and the shoulder straps can be stowed when not needed.
