Emergency Care Bandage 

Protect and control traumatic bleeding quickly with the Emergency Care Bandage  (4") NSN 6510-01-460-0849, or (6") NSN 6510-13-116-2452, a combat-proven pressure dressing designed for military personnel, first responders, emergency medical professionals, and trauma preparedness kits. Combining multiple wound care functions into a single compact package, this all-in-one trauma bandage delivers rapid hemorrhage control when every second matters. This bandage is in used globally and throughout the British Army and is often known as the Israeli bandage.

What is the RAMPART™ Colour-Coded Trauma System?

The RAMPART™ Colour-Coded Trauma System is a clinically mapped trauma management platform designed to help responders locate and deploy life-saving medical equipment quickly under pressure. Unlike traditional medical kits that simply contain supplies, the RAMPART™ system uses colour-coded organisation aligned with MARCH and TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care) treatment priorities, enabling users to follow recognised trauma treatment pathways during high-stress incidents.

Developed and validated through operational programmes in the UK and Germany, the system uses colour coding and compartmentalised kit layouts to reduce cognitive load and improve speed of decision-making during emergencies. The range includes trauma kits for military, emergency services, healthcare organisations, workplace first aid teams, and humanitarian responders.

Key Product Features

• All-in-One Trauma Solution: Combines a sterile wound dressing, elastic compression wrap, pressure applicator, and secure closure system into one easy-to-use device, reducing treatment time during emergencies
• Advanced Hemorrhage Control: Integrated pressure applicator helps apply focused pressure directly to the wound site, assisting in the management of severe bleeding
• Sterile Non-Adherent Pad: Features a sterile wound pad designed to protect injuries while minimizing disruption to healing tissue during dressing changes
• Simple Self-Application: Designed to be applied quickly with minimal training, including one-handed self-application in emergency situations
• Compact Vacuum-Packed Design: Lightweight and vacuum-sealed for easy storage in IFAKs, tactical medical kits, vehicles, and emergency response bags

Who Is It For?

This product is ideal for:

• Military personnel and tactical operators
• Emergency medical services (EMS) and first responders
• Workplace, vehicle, and emergency preparedness kits
• Search and rescue teams
• Security professionals and law enforcement agencies

Specifications

• Material: Non-adherent wound pad constructed from high-density polyethylene, cotton, and polyethylene with an elastic wrap containing polyamide, nylon-wrapped rubber, and cotton
• Size/Dimensions:
  • (4") 4” x 7” (10cm x 18cm) sterile pad with integrated 145” (370cm) elastic wrap and direct pressure applicator NSN 6510-01-460-0849 
  • (6") 6” x 7” (15cm x 18cm) sterile pad with integrated 145” (370cm) elastic wrap and direct pressure applicator NSN 6510-13-116-2452
• Attachment/Use: Integrated pressure bar and closure bar provide compression, secure fastening, and enhanced wound management
• Category: Trauma Dressing / Emergency Pressure Bandage / Hemorrhage Control Device

Emergency Care Bandage FAQ's

What is the Emergency Care Bandage used for?

It is designed to control bleeding, provide wound coverage, and deliver compression for the treatment of traumatic injuries in emergency situations.

Is this bandage sterile?

Yes. The bandage is supplied sterile and vacuum-packed to help maintain product integrity until use.

Can the bandage be self-applied?

Yes. The design allows for quick and effective one-handed self-application when necessary.

Is this suitable for inclusion in a trauma kit?

Absolutely. Its compact, all-in-one design makes it a standard addition to military, EMS, and civilian trauma kits.

What does NSN identify?

It is the NATO Stock Number assigned to the Emergency Care Bandage/Israeli Emergency Bandage used within military and government supply systems.

Why Choose DS Medical?

At DS Medical, we supply trusted medical and emergency response products sourced to meet the needs of healthcare professionals, first responders, defence organisations, and workplace safety teams. Our commitment to quality, competitive pricing, and dependable customer service ensures you receive proven products that perform when reliability matters most.