A rolled trauma dressing is a cylinder, and cylinders don’t fit flat IFAK panels or slim cummerbund pouches. Compress one to make it fit and you risk breaking the sterile seal — trading readiness for real estate.
Is your pressure dressing the thing keeping your IFAK from closing flat?
The Flat-Packed ETD solves it at the package, not the bandage. Standard 4″ ETD packs 1.75″ deep; the flat-pack is 0.875″ — exactly half — so it lays into slim panels and routes through plate-carrier systems without crushing the seal. Deployed, it performs identically: same 56″ wrap, same non-adherent pad, same Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs, same securing device, no hooks or pressure bars to fumble.
Same Performance, Slimmer Package
Half The Depth
0.875″ flat vs 1.75″ rolled — fits slim IFAK panels and plate-carrier pouches.
Non-Adherent Pad
Covers the wound without bonding to tissue, for clean changes and transport.
Quick-Grip Roll Control
Textured tabs let you maintain tension and control the wrap with gloves on.
Simple Securing Device
Closes with no hooks, clips, or pressure bars to snag or break.
56″ Elastic Wrap
Enough length to wrap and build pressure across a limb or large area.
Two Sizes
4″ for limbs and general use; 6″ for larger and junctional-adjacent wounds.
Why Flat-Pack At All
It’s pure kit geometry. In a flat IFAK insert or an integrated vest trauma pouch, vertical space is measured in millimeters — and the difference between 1.75″ and 0.875″ decides whether the dressing seats properly or gets crushed. Same bandage you already train on, in a package that actually fits the modern slim-profile loadout.
Who Carries It
Tactical & LE Medics — a slim pressure dressing for plate-carrier and panel IFAKs.
EMS & First Responders — a low-cube trauma dressing for the bag or the truck.
EDC & Prepared Civilians — fits the compact everyday kit without bulking it out.
Range & Worksite — pressure-dressing capability where space is tight.
Build The Bleed Layer
Back the dressing with the rest of hemorrhage control:
The Flat-Packed ETD, Up Close
The ETD That Fits The Panel
Genuine North American Rescue, 4″ and 6″. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU — 4″ | 30-0093 ($6.85) |
| SKU — 6″ | 30-0094 ($7.85) |
| Bandage Length | 56″ (both sizes) |
| Packaged Depth | 0.875″ flat (vs 1.75″ standard ETD) |
| Weight | 4″: 2.6 oz | 6″: 4.0 oz |
| Closure | Quick-Grip Roll Control + simple securing device (no hooks) |
| Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed flat |
| Latex | Latex-free |
When to Deploy Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) FLAT-PACKED
- Plate-carrier IFAK panels: The flat vacuum-sealed profile fits thin plate-carrier medical pouches where a rolled ETD creates unacceptable bulk.
- Slim-profile IFAK pouches: Flat-pack format stows with minimal depth — critical for side-mounted pouches and covert carry configurations.
- EDC and concealed kit builds: When kit visibility is a concern, the flat pack reduces imprint compared to cylindrical rolled dressings.
- Wound packing pressure dressing: Same application as standard ETD — apply over hemostatic gauze packing for wound closure and pressure maintenance.
- Law enforcement carry: Plain-clothes and undercover operators use flat-pack format to keep kits undetectable under clothing.
- Vehicle kit integration: Flat storage integrates with door-panel kits and under-seat medical pouches where space is defined by panel geometry.
The flat-pack ETD performs identically to the rolled version once deployed. The only difference is packaging geometry. Select flat-pack when pouch depth — not area — is the constraint.
How Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) FLAT-PACKED Compares
ETD Flat-Packed vs standard rolled ETD: Clinically identical. The flat-packed ETD is vacuum-sealed to approximately 0.875" depth versus the rolled ETD's ~2" diameter. For any kit where pouch depth is constrained, the flat-packed version provides the same CoTCCC-aligned performance in a geometry-optimized package. For standard pouches, the rolled version deploys slightly faster from a cylindrical profile.
ETD Flat-Packed vs flat-packed CAT: The flat-packed ETD is a pressure dressing; the flat-packed C-A-T® is a tourniquet. These are separate elements in the MARCH algorithm — carry both. The flat-pack format of each is designed for the same thin-pouch constraint.
ETD Flat-Packed vs standard ETD: Standard ETD for conventional kit pouches and aid bags. Flat-packed ETD for plate-carrier panels, covert carry, and slim-format IFAK builds. Both are stocked at MED-TAC International for mixed-configuration ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the ETD Flat-Packed CoTCCC-recommended?
A: Yes. The ETD is CoTCCC-recommended as the standard field pressure dressing. The flat-packed format contains the same dressing as the rolled ETD — the only difference is packaging. CoTCCC recommendation applies to the dressing system, not the packaging format.
Q: Is there any clinical difference between flat-packed and rolled ETD?
A: No. The flat-packed ETD deploys to the same pressure dressing as the rolled version. Vacuum packaging reduces cube to approximately 0.875" depth for storage; once opened, it performs identically. The primary advantage is geometry for thin-profile pouches, not clinical performance.
Q: Does the flat-pack format slow deployment?
A: Minimally. The vacuum-sealed pouch opens with a tear strip, and the dressing deploys within the same time window as the rolled format once the outer packaging is opened. Some providers prefer to pre-open the outer pouch during kit assembly, leaving only the sterile inner wrap to open at point of injury — a technique that nearly eliminates any deployment difference.
Q: What dimensions does the flat-packed ETD achieve for kit planning?
A: The flat-packed ETD is approximately 7" × 4.5" × 0.875" depth — designed to fit the same panel footprint as the flat-packed C-A-T® tourniquet for standardized plate-carrier IFAK configurations. Exact dimensions should be verified against the current production specification from North American Rescue.
Q: Can the flat-packed ETD be repackaged or re-vacuum-sealed after inspection?
A: No. Once the vacuum-sealed packaging is opened, it cannot be resealed to the original specification. Kit audits should note the integrity of the vacuum seal; any broken or compromised outer packaging should be flagged for replacement. Shelf life and sterility are maintained by the vacuum seal — replace if compromised.
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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.
Available Options:
- 6"
- 4"
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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