Wednesday, August 01, 2018 by RJ Jhonson
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Should SHTF, you may find yourself unable to obtain proper medical treatment for a wound of considerable severity. In such situations, having an Israeli bandage on hand could be the difference between death and survival.
The Israeli bandage, also called the Emergency Bandage, is a special type of bandage used for traumatic injuries. These are physical injuries that are sudden, severe, and require immediate medical attention to ensure survival. Traumatic injuries pose the risk of causing shock, a condition characterized by extremely low blood pressure, among other symptoms. Shock is fatal when left untreated.
The Israeli bandage has three distinct features:
The Israeli bandage was developed by Bernard Bar-natan in Israel in 1984. Through support from the government, the concept was developed and soon manufactured. It hit the market around 1998. Today, the Israeli bandage is standard supply in the military, although it’s also used in emergency medical services (EMS), hospitals, industrial areas, and anywhere where there is a risk of traumatic injuries occurring. You can also purchase the Israeli bandage and add it to your own first aid kits. (Related: Surviving a gunshot wound: What to do if you get shot.)
The Israeli bandage is needed in emergency situations, so it’s designed to be easy to use. How you apply it will depend on the injured body part, so basic knowledge of dressing wounds would make the bandage more effective.
Watch this video for more detailed instructions.
Here are a few things to remember about the Israeli bandage:
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