Tourniquet – The CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet is used to control massive or severe hemorrhage (bleeding) of an extremity (arms and legs). This is the most important lifesaving item in the JFAK and should be kept easily accessible and ready for use.

Hemostatic Dressing – The CoTCCC-recommended type of dressing, called a hemostatic (helps with blood-clotting) dressing, contains a chemical that bonds to another chemical in blood and causes clots to form at the source of bleeding. Use of a hemostatic dressing is called for when severe bleeding is observed from a wound that is in a junctional or other area where a tourniquet cannot be used (groin, neck, underarm wounds) or when a wound is not severe enough to warrant a tourniquet. Remember, hemostatic dressings cannot be used inside the abdomen or chest (use an emergency bandage or other trauma dressing for these areas).

Emergency Bandage/Trauma Dressing – This elastic bandage can be used as a standard dressing for most wounds and can be used for wounds not bleeding enough for a tourniquet. This dressing can also be used alone or along with other forms of hemorrhage control (hemostatic dressing, etc.) to enhance effectiveness in controlling bleeding by providing pressure to the wound.