Common Questions and Answers - Your Essential Guide to FAQs
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Buying a First Aid Kit With Your HSA: What Actually Qualifies
Under IRS Publication 502, tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and chest seals qualify for HSA/FSA reimbursement. The kit bag does not. How to buy smart and document.
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Bleeding Control Kit Buyer's Guide: Match the Kit to the Threat
Uncontrolled bleeding kills in 3-5 minutes. A buyer's guide to matching tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and trauma kits to where you actually face risk.
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Vehicle First Aid Kits: HSA Eligibility and What to Look For
Most vehicle kit components qualify for HSA and FSA purchase under IRS Publication 502. Here is what to look for, which ViTAC kits qualify, and...
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Trauma Kits and HSA/FSA: Pre-Tax Dollars for Bleeding Control Gear
HSA and FSA funds cover most trauma kit components under IRS Publication 502. Here's what qualifies, how to document your purchase, and which products to...
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When EMS Is 30 Minutes Out: The Trauma Supplies You Need to Carry
Learn about essential trauma supplies when EMS is far away. Essential gear for severe bleeding, chest injuries, and more.
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The Best Vehicle Trauma Kit for Families, Road Trips, and Long Drives
Find the best vehicle trauma kit for road trips. Compare top kits for families, long drives, and emergencies. Stay prepared on the go.
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IFAK vs. Trauma Kit: Decision Matrix by Use Case
Choosing between an IFAK and a full trauma kit comes down to use case. This is the decision matrix — vehicle, home, bag, on-person —...
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ViTAC Kits That Qualify for HSA and FSA Purchase: A Complete Breakdown
ViTAC IFAKs and trauma kits qualify for HSA and FSA purchase under IRS Section 213(d). Here is which specific kits qualify, why, and how to...
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What Goes in a Car First Aid Kit: The Component List
A car kit that handles only minor wounds fails in a vehicle accident. Here is the full component list: everyday wound care and MARCH-capable trauma...
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What Is a Tourniquet: Mechanics, Myths, and Who Should Carry One
A tourniquet stops arterial blood flow to a limb. Applied correctly, it extends the survivable window from minutes to hours — the mechanics, myths, and...
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FSA Funds for Emergency Preparedness: What Qualifies
FSA funds cover medical expenses — not survival gear. Tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, trauma kits, and wound care qualify. Multi-tools, flashlights, and emergency food do not....
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Where to Store a Trauma Kit in Your Vehicle for Fast Access Under Stress
Learn where to store trauma kit in car for fast access. Optimize your vehicle for quick retrieval under stress.
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Camping First Aid Kits: How to Choose and What to Include
Backcountry EMS takes 1–3+ hours. Every camping kit needs trauma capability: tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, pressure dressing. Configs matched to trip type, group size, and terrain.
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Tourniquets on Your HSA Card: Why They Qualify and How to Buy One
A tourniquet stops arterial hemorrhage. One purpose, unambiguous under IRS Publication 502. No prescription required. Here is what qualifies and how to buy with pre-tax...
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Your First Trauma Kit: Where to Start and What to Prioritize
Learn what to include in your first trauma kit to buy. Prioritize essential bleeding control, airway, and wound management items for immediate use.
