Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD)

2022-03-31T20:59:32-04:00

Vendor: North American Rescue
Type: Pressure Bandage
Price: 6.49 - 7.49 (2 variants)

The North American Rescue Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) is a multi-functional pressure bandage engineered from data collected across 63 real-world After Action Reviews (AARs). Available in 4 in. (SKU 30-0031) and 6 in. (SKU 30-0032), it combines a resilient elastic wrap with a sterile non-adherent pad, a durable securing device, and Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs — all without confusing pressure bars or hooks. A mainstay of military IFAKs and tactical first responder kits worldwide.

Key Specifications

Specification | 4 in. Version | 6 in. Version
Manufacturer | North American Rescue | North American Rescue
SKU | 30-0031 | 30-0032
NSN | 6510-01-558-4108 | Available via SEL# 09MS-04-BAND
Packaged Dimensions | L 4.5 in. × W 2.5 in. × D 1.75 in. | Larger footprint
Bandage Dimensions | L 56 in. × W 4 in. | L 56 in. × W 6 in.
Weight | 2.6 oz (74 g) | Approx. 4 oz
Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed | Sterile, vacuum-sealed
Pressure Bars / Hooks | None — securing device only | None — securing device only
Latex | Latex-free | Latex-free

Product Overview

The NAR Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) was developed with an unusually rigorous evidence base for a bandage product. NAR engineers analyzed data from over 63 After Action Reviews of real-world combat casualty care to identify where existing bandages were failing under operational conditions — and designed the ETD to address those failure modes. The result is a pressure bandage that prioritizes simplicity, speed, and reliability under gross-motor, low-visibility conditions.

The ETD's most operationally significant design choice is the deliberate omission of pressure bars and hooks. Traditional Israeli-style combat bandages require the user to thread the elastic wrap through a pressure bar and reverse direction to generate mechanical compression — a procedure that demands fine motor dexterity and specific training to execute correctly. The ETD replaces this system with a simple durable securing device that can be operated with gloved hands and requires no threading or specific technique. Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs along the elastic wrap prevent the bandage from unrolling if dropped — a practical feature that eliminates a common field frustration.

The sterile non-adherent wound pad protects the wound surface and avoids the tissue-adhesion problems associated with standard gauze pads applied directly to wounds. After bandaging, the non-adherent pad allows reassessment and bandage changes at higher care levels without reopening the wound. The vacuum-sealed low-cube packaging with NAR's Red-Tip Technology tear notches provides rapid access: the pack can be opened one-handed under stress with a single pull on the red-tipped notch.

4 in. vs. 6 in. — Which Size to Choose?

The 4 in. ETD is the standard size for extremity wounds — arms, legs, and smaller torso wounds — and is the size most commonly fielded in military IFAKs. Its smaller package footprint (L 4.5 in. × W 2.5 in. × D 1.75 in., 2.6 oz) fits in nearly any IFAK pouch configuration. The 6 in. ETD is preferred for larger wound areas on the torso, shoulder, or thigh, and provides more bandage length for wounds requiring additional wrapping passes. Medic bags typically carry both sizes; individual IFAKs most commonly contain the 4 in. version.

See the full range of pressure bandages and dressings in the Bandages & Dressings collection. For complete hemorrhage control kits, visit Massive Hemorrhage Control. Combine with hemostatic gauze from the Hemostatic Agents collection.