Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) FLAT-PACKED

2022-08-03T12:57:27-04:00

Vendor: North American Rescue
Type: Pressure Bandage
Price: 6.85 - 7.85 (2 variants)

The North American Rescue ETD Flat-Packed is the flat-folded, ultra-low-profile version of the proven ETD pressure bandage. Available in 4 in. (SKU 30-0093) and 6 in. (SKU 30-0094), it delivers the same elastic wrap, sterile non-adherent pad, Quick-Grip Roll Control, and simple securing device as the standard ETD — but in a flat vacuum-sealed configuration that significantly reduces thickness and fits tighter kit geometries where a rolled bandage won't fit.

Key Specifications

Specification | 4 in. Flat-Packed | 6 in. Flat-Packed
Manufacturer | North American Rescue | North American Rescue
SKU | 30-0093 | 30-0094
Packaged Dimensions | L 4.25 in. × W 2.75 in. × D 0.875 in. | L 6 in. × W 3.5 in. × D 0.875 in.
Bandage Length | 56 in. | 56 in.
Weight | 2.6 oz (74 g) | 4.0 oz (113 g)
Package Depth vs. Standard ETD | 0.875 in. (vs. 1.75 in. standard) | 0.875 in. flat
Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed flat | Sterile, vacuum-sealed flat
Latex | Latex-free | Latex-free

Product Overview

The ETD Flat-Packed version exists to solve a specific and real problem in kit design: the depth of a rolled bandage. The standard ETD (4 in.) has a packaged depth of 1.75 inches. The Flat-Packed ETD has a depth of just 0.875 inches — exactly half. In a flat IFAK panel or an integrated vest trauma pouch where vertical space is measured in millimeters, this difference determines whether the bandage physically fits or must be compressed, potentially damaging the packaging seal and compromising sterility.

Beyond geometry, the flat-packed format reduces the overall kit footprint and cube, which matters in both load-out weight management and kit configurations designed around operator-specific platforms. The flat package is also easier to route through cummerbund and plate carrier attachment systems that don't have dedicated cylindrical bandage holders. Once deployed, the Flat-Packed ETD performs identically to the standard ETD: same bandage length (56 in.), same non-adherent pad, same Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs, same simple securing device, no pressure bars or hooks.

The flat vacuum-sealed packaging uses NAR's Red-Tip Technology tear notches for rapid one-handed access. The flat format is the default for many modern IFAK configurations — particularly those designed around plate carriers and slim-profile load-bearing equipment — and is available as a standard procurement item through MED-TAC International.

Also see the standard rolled ETD and other pressure bandages. For full kit configurations, explore IFAK Kits & First Aid and Massive Hemorrhage Control.