Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma The Fastest, Safest, Most Effective Prehospital Field Tourniquet WE SELL ONLY GENUINE North American Rescue CAT TOURNIQUETS that are BRAND NEW! Be wary of imitations, knockoffs, or older generations being sold on E-bay or Amazon.     The patented Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Gen. 7 is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research. Numerous tests held by various laboratories over several years have proved that the C-A-T® can completely occlude blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.The Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) is operated by turning a durable windlass system that contains a patented free-moving internal band.  This combination has been proven to provide the physical force characteristics necessary to occlude blood flow.  This force is also known as true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once the tourniquet is adequately tightened, bleeding will cease, and the windlass can then be locked into place using the bilateral retaining clips. The tourniquet also features a windlass retention strap that secures via hook and loop over the retaining clips.  This strap can also be used to mark the tourniquet's application time for proper medical management at the definitive care facility. The Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) unique dual securing system is extremely easy to use under survival stress or where fine motor skills are compromised. PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS: The Gen 7 features a single routing buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns. and simplified training with single protocol application standards. The windlass rod has been reinforced, now with increased diameter for enhanced strength and aggressive ribbing for improved grip The bilateral windlass clip allows for rapid windlass lock and added strength The enhanced windlass strap changed has been changed from white to tactical gray and sonic welded to clip for constant contact providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application time The stabilization plate has been reinforced with a beveled contact bar The signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology®) provides visual cue during application The Gen 7 features the patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed circumferential pressure  DIMENSIONS:  Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in. Open Length: 37.5 in. Weight: 2.7 oz  

The HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack provides users with two vented chest seals in a compact packaging designed for the prevention, management and treatment of an open and/or tension pneumothorax potentially caused by a penetrating chest trauma. The cutting-edge design of these chest seals incorporate 3-vented channels designed to allow air to escape the chest cavity during exhalation but prevent airflow from entering through the injury site during inhalation. Each HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal is made with advanced hydrogel technology designed to provide a superior adhesion in adverse conditions or austere environments where the casualty may be covered in blood, sweat, body hair, or other environmental contaminants.  Constructed of a rugged, easy-to-open foil pouch, the perforated twin packaging allows users to open only one dressing at a time as needed. Its small packaging is approximately 25% smaller than that of the standard HyFin® Vent Chest Seal and is ideal for low profile kits as you do not have to fold it to get it to fit in your kit, go-bag, cargo pocket or body armor. Dimensions: Device: 4.75 in. x 4.75 in. (excluding tab) Packaged: H 3.875 in. x W 6.6 in. x D 0.13 in. Weight: 1.55 oz U.S. Patents: 7,504,549

Our patented ARS® Needle Decompression Kits are designed to provide the appropriate length needle/catheter to penetrate the pleural space in 99% of patients. With its built-in failsafe characteristics, the ARS® improves the probability of success when treating casualties who present with signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax. Now also available with the same quality and reliability as our current 14-gauge version, the new 10-gauge ARS® provides the option of a needle/catheter that is approximately 60% larger in diameter for those customers looking for a larger gauge needle/catheter. The brown color-coded sterilization band and the catheter hub help to distinguish it from the original 14-gauge version, which is orange. SPECS SEL#: 09MS-02-THOR Strong, reliable needle/catheter: 10 or 14 gauge x 3.25 in. Rugged needle/catheter protective tube Easy ID textured twist top with handy clip Easy-open container for quick access Capless flash chamber for immediate confirmation of needle placement Convenient, compact size U.S. Patents D595,847 and 001002372-0001, Patent(s) Pending Dimensions: Packaged: L 5.7 in. x W 0.7 in. x 0.8 in. Needle Size: 10 or 14gauge x 3.25 in. Weight: 0.6 oz

The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack from North American Rescue sets the standard for the prevention, management and treatment of an open and/or tension pneumothorax potentially caused by a penetrating chest trauma. Two seals, each individually packaged, are designed to allow the user to apply a seal to both an entry or an exit wound while also giving the option to only apply one and store the other until needed as the situation requires. This innovative design provides 3-vented channels designed to prevent airflow into the chest cavity during inhalation while allowing air to escape through the vent channels during exhalation.  The 3-vent channels are designed to allow blood to escape and also provide a backup fail-safe system, as even if two of the three channels become obstructed, the vent is designed to remain fully operational. Advanced adhesive technology provides superior adhesion as the HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack is specifically designed to overcome adverse conditions in austere environments where the casualty may be covered in blood, sweat, body hair, or other environmental contaminants when a reliable chest seal is mandatory. Packaged in a more compact, rugged, easy-to-open twin foil pouch, each chest seal also includes a gauze pad to wipe the wound surface prior to application. The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack has a large red pull tab for single-step peel-and-apply application, while the transparent backing facilitates easy placement over the wound area, conforming to the patient’s chest. NAR packages each chest seal using its signature Red Tip Technology® red tear notches in a rugged, easy-to-open, foil pouch to ensure high-quality performance. The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack meets or exceeds the current EMS Standard of Care and TCCC & TECC Guidelines for treatment of penetrating injuries to the chest and is the superior prehospital chest seal. Dimensions: Device: H 6 in. x W 6 in. (excluding tab) Packaged Folded: H 7.5 in. x W 4.5 in. x D 0.25 in. Packaged Unfolded: L 7.5 in. x W 9 in. x D 0.13 in. Weight: 2.5 oz. US Patents: 7,504,549

North American Rescue’s Wound Packing Gauze is a compact, easy to use, Z-folded gauze designed for both linear wound packing and basic bandaging. NAR’s Wound Packing Gauze can be used to control hemorrhage when applying direct pressure utilizing wound packing techniques, in conjunction with a compression bandage, as backing gauze for hemostatic dressings, or for minor wound bandaging. Its low cube space requirement and rugged, durable vacuum sealed packaging make it easy to fit in both individual first aid kits and medic kits. The gauze is sterile and pliable, enabling it to be easily handled during patient care and to conform to wound shapes for best results. This particular gauze includes an embedded X-Ray detectable line, making it particularly suitable for wound packing situations., or as backing gauze for hemostatic agents, in conjunction with a compression bandage to control hemorrhage, or for minor wound bandaging.  

North American Rescue’s Compressed Gauze is an ultra-compact roll of sterile, high quality 100% cotton gauze that utilizes a unique crinkle weave that has excellent fluid absorption. It is a 6-ply, 4.5” x 4.1 yd. gauze with finished edges to reduce loose ends or lint. The gauze is indicated for the treatment of bleeding and the dressing and bandaging of wounds. NAR’s Compressed Gauze features a proprietary packaging process that ensures the most consistent, low-cube package on the market. The package is a rugged and durable vacuum sealed container with easy-to-open tear notches. The ultra-compact storage size expands once opened to cover larger wound areas. NAR’s Compressed Gauze is an essential item for any medical kit and can be used to control hemorrhage in conjunction with a compression bandage, used as backing gauze for hemostatic dressings or for wound bandaging.

The Flat Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD™) series of bandages provide an effective, constant pressure bandage used for the treatment of wounds. The Flat ETD™ is packaged in a low cube space, flat folded configuration to reduce its diameter and footprint in kits. It consists of a resilient elastic wrap equipped with a sterile non-adherent pad, durable securing device and innovative Quick-Grip™ Roll Control configuration. This combination facilitates a rapid, controlled, and extremely effective application process in the most demanding conditions. The ETD™ can also be used to sling and swath an arm, to secure splints to an extremity or to perform in any other function requiring an elastic wrap. 4 in. Dimensions: Packaged: L 4.25 in. x W 2.75 in. x D 0.875 in. Bandage: L 70 in. x W 4 in. Weight: 2.6 oz 6 in. Dimensions: Packaged: L 6 in. x W 3.5 in. x D 0.875 in. Bandage: L 70 in. x W 6 in. Weight: 4 oz

The C-A-T® Holder was specifically designed to allow personnel to place their C-A-T® Tourniquet on their vest or gear for rapid and easy access. It is made of 1000D IR Signature Reduced Nylon with MOLLE/PALS-style connectors. The C-A-T® Holder protects your tourniquet from the elements and has an easy-open elastic pull tab. The C-A-T® Holder is available in Black, Coyote, and Multicam, Red and OD Green colors. Made in the USA Berry Compliant NTOA Member Approved NOTE: Accommodates both Gen 6 and Gen 7 C-A-T® Tourniquets (not included)

The Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD™) series of bandages are engineered using data from over 63 After Action Reviews (AARs) of real-world battle dressing applications. The ETD™ consists of a resilient elastic wrap equipped with a sterile non-adherent pad, durable securing device and innovative Quick-Grip Roll Control configuration. This combination facilitates a rapid, controlled, and extremely effective application process in the most demanding conditions. The ETD™ can also be used to sling and swath an arm, to secure splints to an extremity or to perform in any other function requiring an elastic wrap. Special Features: Sterile bandage suitable for applying immediate direct pressure Multi-functional, all-in-one design Simple application that is easy to remember under combat/survival stress Omission of pressure bars and hooks to moderate the use of fine motor skills Durable securing device Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs to prevent the bandage from unrolling during application Vacuum-sealed, low-cube packaging with NAR's signature Red-Tip Technology® red tear notches Cost effective. 4 in. Dimensions: Packaged (4 in.): L 4.5 in. x W 2.5 in. x D 1.75 in. Bandage (4 in.): L 70 in. x W 4 in. Weight (4 in.): 2.6 oz 6 in. Dimensions: Packaged (6 in.): L 6 in. x W 2.5 in. x D 2.1 in. Bandage (6 in.): L 70 in. x W 6 in. Weight (6 in.): 4 oz

The NAR Mini Responder 4 in. ETD is our most compact compression bandage designed to provide an effective pressure bandage when reduced packaging size is required. The small, compact packaging with easy open Red-Tip Technology® tear notches allows the Mini Responder ETD to be stored on the person in pant pockets, shirt pocket, trauma plate pouches, etc. It is flat folded and less than an inch thick. The Mini Responder ETD has a 4 x 6 inch non-adherent pad with a 42 in. elastic bandage. It has both hook & loop as well as a sturdy C-Clip closure to hold the dressing in place. The bandage is sterile unless opened or damaged. Features: Small, compact packaging Flat folded Both hook and loop as well as C-Clip securing device 4 x 6 inch non-adherent sterile pad 42 inch elastic bandage (unstretched) Sterile unless package is opened or damaged Dimensions: Packaged: L 5 in. x W 3.5 in. x D 0.75 in. Pad: 4 in. x 6 in. Bandage length (unstretched): 42 in. Weight: 2.4 oz

Increase the proficiency in gaining direct IV access... When tasked with improving peripheral IV access, North American Rescue engineers addressed both aspects of the challenge—how the product would work, and how easy it would be to work with. They met the challenge (and then some) with the BOA® Constricting Band, a now-critical component of successful IV cannulation. How it works is revolutionary. Not since constricting bands were first conceived has the design been so fundamentally altered as it has been with the BOA®. For improved central venous access every time, the BOA® uses a rolling action to transfuse venous blood to the distal veins while still allowing arterial flow. (For maximum effect, the BOA® is placed as high up on the extremity as allowable.) This technique distends the veins to make IV access quicker and more effective even in the most challenging patients. How easy it is to work with is also revolutionary. The BOA®’s patented design features a Quick Click connector and two-finger Quick Release for added efficiency. No longer do healthcare professionals need to tie (and often re-tie) a constricting band. The BOA® decreases “time on task” for treating combat casualties, civilian trauma patients, or medical patients with poor vascular access (for example, diabetic wound care). Originally designed for our Armed Forces, the BOA® is now available to all First Responders.  SPECIFICATIONS:  SEL#: 09MS-05-IVSA Quick, effective IV access even under challenging circumstances (including diabetic wound care) Revolutionary rolling action for transfusing venous blood to the distal veins while still allowing arterial flow Advanced design with Quick Click connector and two-finger Quick Release No tying required Rugged, vacuum-sealed packaging designed for sanitation and quick access US Patents: 5,304,202 and 5,607,448 Standard Device Length: L 7.5 in. to 18 in. DIMENSIONS:  Packaged: L 4 in. x W 3 in. x D 0.9 in. Weight: 1.5 oz

The North American Rescue SPEAR (Simplified Pneumothorax Emergency Air Release) Device is the latest innovation in needle decompression technology. The versatile device has been designed and developed based directly on science, user feedback, and known gaps in the management of tension pneumothorax. Each design feature has been carefully crafted to enhance the user experience and increase the probability of success when a life is on the line. The convenient device allows either lateral decompression or traditional anterior needle thoracostomy. The SPEAR device features a sharper needle point, reducing the amount of force required to insert the needle, as well as a spin-lock features that helps prevent premature separation between the needle and catheter. To help with confirmation of depth and success, the device has centimeter depth markings and a detachable, low pressure one-way check valve that creates an audible whistle as air rushes through. The one-way valve can be removed from the needle and either reapplied to the catheter or left off entirely, according to local protocols. Upon removal of the needle, the remaining catheter is a rigid, kink-resistant material with a soft tip to lessen the impact on possible tissue contact. Also, the catheter features 3 fenestrations (holes) along the length to aid in air flow. The latest TCCC Guidelines have allowed for a 10 Ga Needle in addition to the traditional 14 Ga product. The larger lumen increases the area of flow by more than two and a half times. The additional length of the SPEAR device (total catheter length: 3.75 in.) should allow the user to reach and maintain access to the pleural space in a vast majority of the population. This video will show the LEFT ANTERIOR insertion site, but the SPEAR can be placed in Anterior and Lateral sites bilaterally.  

North American Rescue’s S-Rolled Gauze is the ideal solution for a compact, easy to use, premium cotton s-rolled gauze designed for both linear and basic bandaging.  NAR’s S-Rolled Gauze can be used to control hemorrhage in conjunction with a compression bandage, used as backing gauze for hemostatic dressings or for minor wound bandaging. The S-Rolled Gauze is packaged in a unique dispenser that allows for controlled application and protects unused portions from contamination during application. Its low cube space requirement and rugged, durable vacuum sealed packaging make it easy to fit in both individual first aid kits and medic kits.

The North American Rescue (NAR) Elastic Wrap Bandage is designed to provide support and compression during recovery and return to activity. Available in widths of 2, 3, 4 and 6 in., these latex free compression wraps are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, easy to use, and adjustable for a custom fit. They provide a moderate level of support, and are ideal for securing hot/cold packs, splinting, sprains, strains, swelling, and general soreness.

The USMC HyFin® Chest Seal Combo Pack is a versatile kit designed for the treatment of both entry/exit or multiple penetrating injuries to the chest. Each combo pack contains one (1) HyFin® Occlusive Chest Seal and one (1) HyFin® Vent Chest Seal with 3-channel pressure relief vents all packaged in a convenient clear resealable storage pouch.Both seals feature enhanced adhesive technology designed for a superior seal in the most adverse conditions, including sweaty or hairy casualties. In addition, their transparent backing facilitates placement directly over the wound and easily conforms to the casualty’s chest. The large, easily-visible red elliptical tabs are designed to allow for single step peel-and-apply application and to facilitate the burping of a wound if necessary.