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Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 8"x10"

Name: Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 8"x10"
Brand: North American Rescue
SKU: MEDTAC0549
Price: 10.5 USD
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SKU: MEDTAC0549

Type: Bandages & Dressings

Vendor: North American Rescue

PRODUCT INFORMATION

The North American Rescue ETD 8" × 10" (SKU MEDTAC0549) is the large-wound version of the proven ETD bandage series — featuring an oversized 8 in. × 10 in. non-adherent sterile wound pad sewn onto a 4 in. elastic wrap with 70 in. of bandage length. Designed from 63 real-world After Action Reviews, it is ideal for large lacerations, abdominal wounds, blast patterns, and thoracic injuries requiring broader wound coverage than standard 4 in. or 6 in. ETDs can provide.

Key Specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue
SKU	MEDTAC0549
Wound Pad Size	8 in. H × 10 in. W (non-adherent, sterile)
Elastic Wrap Width	4 in.
Bandage Length (open)	70 in.
Packaged Dimensions	L 4.125 in. × W 7 in. × D 1 in.
Weight	4 oz (113 g)
Sterility	Sterile, vacuum-sealed
Pressure Bars / Hooks	None — durable securing device
Latex	Latex-free

Product Overview

The ETD 8" × 10" addresses wound presentations that exceed the coverage capacity of standard ETDs. While the 4 in. ETD (with its pad approximately 4 in. × 5 in.) is well-matched to extremity wounds, and the 6 in. ETD handles larger extremity and shoulder injuries, the 8 × 10 in. pad is designed for wounds that present across a larger surface area — blast pattern wounds, large-caliber exit wounds, partial amputations with significant tissue loss, burn wounds on the trunk, and thoracic injuries where multi-wound coverage from a single dressing is preferable.

The 8 × 10 in. non-adherent sterile wound pad is sewn directly onto the 4 in. elastic wrap, maintaining the ETD's characteristic one-piece design that eliminates loose components. The 70 in. elastic wrap (14 inches longer than the standard 4 in. ETD) provides extra bandage length for secure circumferential wrapping of large wound areas. The Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs and simple securing device — with no pressure bars or hooks — maintain the ETD's hallmark ease of application under stress.

The non-adherent wound pad protects the wound surface while preventing adhesion to wound tissue — a critical feature for large open wounds that will require surgical management at a higher care facility. The vacuum-sealed packaging with Red-Tip Technology tear notches enables rapid one-handed access, consistent with the rest of the ETD product family. At 4 oz in a L 4.125 in. × W 7 in. × D 1 in. package, the ETD 8×10 is a dedicated large-wound item for medic bags and vehicle trauma kits.

See the complete ETD family and all pressure bandages in the Bandages & Dressings collection. For large abdominal and stump presentations, also consider the NAR Stump/Abdominal ETD. Build a complete hemorrhage control kit with items from Massive Hemorrhage Control.

All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When should I use the ETD 8×10 instead of the standard 4 in. or 6 in. ETD?

Use the ETD 8×10 when the wound area exceeds what a 4 in. or 6 in. pad can adequately cover. Typical use cases include blast or fragmentation wounds with multiple entry points across a wide surface area, large exit wounds, abdominal wounds with broad tissue involvement, partial amputations with significant soft tissue disruption, and thoracic injuries spanning a large area. The 8×10 in. pad (80 sq. in. coverage) provides approximately 2–3× the coverage area of a standard 4 in. ETD pad, and the 70 in. wrap length provides extra bandage for secure circumferential application.

What is the difference between the ETD 8×10 and the NAR Stump/Abdominal ETD?

Both are large-format ETD-series bandages for large wounds, but they differ in pad size and wrap dimensions. The ETD 8×10 has an 8×10 in. non-adherent pad on a 4 in. elastic wrap (70 in. long). The NAR Stump/Abdominal ETD has a larger 12×12 in. pad on a 6 in. elastic wrap (70 in. long) and is specifically designed for traumatic amputations with stump coverage, abdominal eviscerations, and large burn wound coverage. The Stump/Abdominal ETD is the preferred option for amputation stump management; the ETD 8×10 is better matched to large thoracic wounds and blast pattern wounds on limbs or torso.

Is the ETD 8×10 appropriate for tourniquet conversion?

Yes. When transitioning a wound from tourniquet management to wound packing and pressure dressing during casualty transport, the ETD 8×10 is a suitable cover dressing over packed gauze on large wounds. After wound packing with NAR Compressed Gauze or equivalent, the ETD 8×10 pad provides broad coverage over the packed site while the elastic wrap secures the packing under pressure. The extended 70 in. wrap allows sufficient bandage length for multiple wrapping passes even on large extremity wounds.

Does the ETD 8×10 have the same application mechanism as other ETDs?

Yes. The ETD 8×10 uses the same NAR ETD design principles — no pressure bars or hooks, Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs to prevent unrolling, and a simple durable securing device that can be applied with gloved hands without specific technique. The wound pad is sewn directly onto the elastic wrap, maintaining the one-piece design. Application is identical to other ETD sizes: center the pad over the wound, wrap the elastic circumferentially with firm tension, and secure with the locking device.

What is the packaged size of the ETD 8×10 and does it fit standard IFAK pouches?

The ETD 8×10 packaged dimensions are L 4.125 in. × W 7 in. × D 1 in., weight 4 oz. The 7-inch width is larger than standard ETD packages due to the oversized pad, and it will not fit in IFAK pouches designed for standard-width bandages. It is best suited for medic bags, vehicle trauma kits, extended patrol kits, or any kit with sufficient pouch width to accommodate the 7-inch dimension. Check your pouch width before ordering for IFAK integration.