The Emergency Bandage or Israeli bandage is a specially designed, first-aid device that is used to stop bleeding from hemorrhagic wounds caused by traumatic injuries in pre-hospital emergency situations.

The bandage was nicknamed "Israeli bandage" by American soldiers, and has been "the bandage of choice for the US Army and special forces."

FEATURES

The Emergency Bandage is an elasticized bandage with a sewn-in non-adhesive pad.

They are similar to elastic bandages used to treat sprain injuries, but have three unique features:

1. A sterile non-adherent dressing to allow removing the bandage without reopening a wound.

2. A pressure applicator placed over the wound to stop bleeding by applying pressure. It allows changing the direction of the bandage and wrapping it around the wound multiple times in various directions. It also makes bandaging easier.

3. A closure bar at the end of the bandage to secure the bandage. It allows the bandage to clip neatly in place without slipping.