Emergencies involving blood loss can occur anywhere and anytime. Being prepared to deal with them can, in some cases, be the difference between life and death. One of the best tools to help you deal with such emergency situations is an emergency bleeding control kit. They are lightweight, compact and have everything you need to save a life should a bleeding wound occur. So what do they contain?

Basic Supplies

It's of course a good idea to have basic medical supplies in your bleeding control kit. Things like latex gloves, gauze, dressing, and shears are a must for any bleeding control kit.

Tourniquet

These are vital to such a kit in that they can be used on adults, children and even infants. Military grade tourniquets are designed to work on people with muscles, and they are not effective for children and the elderly. These particular products have been designed to ensure they can be used on people of different ages and size. Tourniquets come with simple and easy directions anyone can follow.

Images

Large full color images are available to help you use any item in the kit. They are combined with written instruction and easy to follow steps. The guide significantly reduces any chances of errors. The emergency or first aid bleeding control kits in the market have instructions presented in a way that is intuitive and easy to any individual who lacks medical training. People such as employees, business owners, parents, homeowners, students, law enforcement officers and teachers can use them effectively.

Weight

The size and weight of a bleeding control kit will vary depending on the manufacturer. However, the average size is approximately 6 by 9 inches and weight is approximately 14 ounces. The contents are usually kept in an easy to open bag. With a professional design, the bags can be kept in various locations such as storage compartments in the car, a backpack or even a first aid kit.

We have done extensive research in order to develop kits that will offer you the best chance of saving lives. You can find some with additional equipment and others with minimal equipment. The best kit should be those that have gauzes, tourniquets, medical tape and so forth. These items will ensure bleeding is controlled and ultimately stopped.