Sterile trauma dressing pad, 10 x 30 in, sold individually.

Sterile Trauma Dressing 10 x 30 in: The Ultimate Solution for Critical Injuries

The 10 x 30 inch (25.4 x 76.2 cm) Sterile Trauma Dressing is the premier large-format bandage for extreme emergency situations. Designed to cover vast body surfaces, this "multi-trauma" dressing is indispensable for treating extensive burns, massive lacerations to the torso or back, and stabilizing limbs during major industrial or road accidents. It is a crucial survival component for advanced trauma kits across Canada.

Why Choose a Giant Trauma Dressing for Your Emergency Equipment?

During an incident involving multiple or extensive injuries, time is the most critical factor. By using a single 10 x 30-inch dressing, you avoid layering numerous small bandages, ensuring uniform protection and a more effective barrier against infection. Its phenomenal absorption capacity handles significant blood flow or massive exudate from burns while providing a mechanical shield against external contaminants. For high-risk workplaces, stocking this format is a mark of professional readiness for worst-case scenarios.

Features of the 10 x 30 in Sterile Trauma Dressing

This product is engineered for maximum performance under pressure:

• "Multi-Trauma" Format: Its 30-inch length is sufficient to wrap an entire leg or cover a full back.

• High Retention Capacity: Thick core designed to quickly absorb and lock in large volumes of fluid.

• Guaranteed Sterility: Individually packaged to ensure aseptic application on massive open wounds.

• Soft, Non-Adherent Texture: Minimizes trauma during application and removal from damaged tissue.

• Tactical Versatility: Can be folded to create a thick pressure pad or deployed for broad coverage.

How to Apply and Secure Your Giant Trauma Dressing

Open the sterile pouch using an aseptic technique. Deploy the dressing and place it over the affected area. For a limb, wrap the dressing entirely around the leg or arm. Due to its size, it must be secured with 6-inch wide stretch gauze bandages, an elastic wrap, or heavy-duty medical tape. For burns, apply it gently without exerting excessive pressure.

How to Maintain Your Major Emergency Supply

Given its significant size, this dressing should be stored flat or gently folded in a specific compartment of your trauma bag to avoid damaging the absorbent fibers. Keep it in a dry location. Rigorous inventory management is necessary: replace the dressing if the packaging is wrinkled, yellowed, or punctured, as sterility is key to preventing post-traumatic complications.

Usage Tips for First Responders and Paramedics

The 10 x 30 dressing is also an excellent choice for improvising protective padding for the head or neck, or acting as a sterile barrier during a major evisceration. In cases of massive arterial bleeding, it can be folded several times to create an ultra-effective compression point under a bandage. This product is for single use only and must be treated as biohazardous waste after use.

FAQ Regarding 10 x 30 in Sterile Trauma Dressings

Is this size suitable for a standard first aid kit?

Generally, no. This format is intended for Trauma Kits, fire and police services, and heavy industries where the risk of major injury is high.

Can it be used as a wet dressing?

Yes, it can be soaked with sterile saline solution to cover extensive thermal burns or to protect exposed organs in severe abdominal trauma.

What is the difference between this and a regular ABD pad?

A trauma dressing is significantly longer (30 inches compared to 9 or 10 inches for ABD pads), allowing for total limb coverage that standard ABD pads cannot achieve.

Need additional safety equipment?

See the items; First-aid kit (TR01), Benzalkonium chloride antiseptic pad (PS215), Transpore breathable hypoallergenic adhesive tape (PS415) SAM multipurpose splint (SAM Splint) in foam with aluminum frame, 10. 8 X 61 X 0.5 cm (PS797), bandage dressing scissors 5-1/2 in (PS701).

Under “Accessories” at the bottom of the page. If you're looking for work equipment, see the following products: Adhesive bilingual security seal for first aid kits 25 per pack (TRS) and cool Jel burn gel packets, 3.5 g, 6/box (PS625).

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