CRITICAL INJURY BLEED CONTROL KIT

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Designed for high-risk environments and emergency preparedness, equipping responders with the essential tools to manage catastrophic blood loss before professional help arrives, rapid response for life-threatening bleeds, because seconds matter...

• Rapid response to life-threatening bleeds
• Designed for high-risk and remote environments
• Complies with Martyn's Law and emergency preparedness
• Portable, durable and easy to recognise
• Complete kit with emergency responder essentials
• Comes with a wall-mountable bracket
• Case dimensions: (L) 27.5cm x (W) 12cm x (H) 34.5cm

Contents:

• HypaCover Trauma Dressings (Large) x 2 – absorb larger volumes of exudate than normal dressings, allowing pressure to be maintained and dressings needing to be removed less frequently
• HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves x 2 pairs – reduces the risk of infection both to the wound and to the first aider from blood borne viruses
• HypaStop Haemostatic Dressings (10cm x 10cm) x 2 – specially treated wound dressings designed to rapidly stop bleeding, especially in severe or life-threatening situations. Contain agents that accelerate the blood clotting process when applied directly to a wound
• HypaGuard Foil Blanket – Ideal for casualties in shock or suffering from hypothermia
• Emergency Tourniquet – Apply tourniquet above wound and tighten to stop blood flow, thus stopping the life-threatening bleeding
• Clothing Cutters (15cm) – Removes clothing obstructing access to the wound or preventing first aid treatment from taking place
• First Aid Guidance Leaflet – Offers basic first aid instructions, enabling even untrained individuals to effectively use the kit's supplies.

Why Provide a Critical Injury Bleed Control Kit?
In the event of a life-threatening injury, particularly one involving severe bleeding, every second counts. A critical injury kit is specifically designed to equip first responders and bystanders with the tools needed to manage catastrophic blood loss before emergency services arrive.

One of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma situations is uncontrolled bleeding. This kit includes advanced medical supplies such as a tourniquet to restrict blood flow from a limb and haemostatic dressings that accelerate clotting at the wound site. These items are proven to significantly increase a casualty’s chances of survival by controlling bleeding quickly and effectively.

Martyn's Law and First Aid Preparedness
With the upcoming implementation of Martyn's Law—a legislation aimed at improving public safety through better preparedness against terrorist threats—businesses and public venues will be expected to take proactive steps in planning for potential mass casualty incidents.

By having a bleed control kit on site, your venue demonstrates a clear commitment to safety and compliance. It ensures you are prepared to treat individuals suffering from catastrophic injuries, including severe bleeding—one of the most common and preventable causes of death in such incidents.

Beyond regulatory compliance, these kits provide staff with confidence and peace of mind, knowing they have the means to respond effectively in a crisis. They can also help reduce the potential human and reputational impact of a mass casualty event on your organisation.