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Trauma kits are used when specialist equipment is required to help stop severe bleeding. Typically, in a trauma kit you will find specialist items such as haemostatic gauze<\/strong> which is a type of bandage that helps the blood start to clot quicker. A tourniquet<\/strong> is a device that is tied, then tightened, around a limb to slow down or even cut off the blood supply. Preventing an injured person from losing too much blood until the emergency services arrive and can take over. Chest seals <\/strong>are another type of bandage that has been developed for deep puncture wounds to the chest, neck and abdomen. A chest seal does not stop a wound from bleeding. Rather, it works to close off the wound to prevent air from entering the chest cavity. Many versions also have a vent mechanism to allow any air that’s already trapped in the chest to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a catastrophic bleed? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is an increasingly common \u2018umbrella\u2019 term for a life-threatening bleeds, arterial bleeds and non-compressible bleeds i.e. not controllable by ordinary means. A catastrophic bleed is when the bleeding is so severe that it is not possible to stop it with direct pressure. It usually occurs due to a damaged artery and someone can bleed to death in a matter of minutes. When dealing with a catastrophic bleed, stopping the bleeding takes priority over everything else \u2013 including CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trauma kits have been created in conjunction with medical professionals, counter terrorism officers and military experts. They contain specific products to help stop major bleeding allowing the first responder to treat major blood loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martyn’s Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the Manchester arena bombing, Figen Murray the mother of Martyn Hett who tragically lost his life along with 21 others, has been campaigning to have better protection against terrorist attacks in public places. It is estimated that on that evening around 800 people were hurt, and 112 were hospitalised for their injuries. The legislation<\/a> that is due to become law, requires that public venues are better equipped to deal with mass casualties. Part of the requirements will be to have trauma kits to help stop catastrophic bleeds. In the case of a terror attack, there tends to be a lot of casualties that can often overwhelm the emergency services. By having trauma kits on hand that can be used by anyone the hope is that more people will survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High risk work places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trauma kits are also invaluable for certain high-risk industries such as agriculture, forestry, construction, wood working, and glass cutting. It is possible use some of the equipment yourself which would be especially good for lone workers. Our range of trauma kits<\/a> come in different sizes depending on your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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