Common Questions and Answers - Your Essential Guide to FAQs
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Bleeding Control Kit Buyer's Guide: Match the Kit to the Threat
The bleeding control kit buying guide helps you choose the right bleeding control kit for emergency situations, focusing on essential components and use cases.
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Law Enforcement Trauma Kits for Patrol and Tactical Roles
Officers have 3–5 minutes before arterial hemorrhage becomes fatal. EMS averages 8+ in active-threat scenarios. Here is the MARCH-configured kit for every patrol role.
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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
Trauma supplies for emergency response are crucial when EMS may be far away. This article details essential gear for severe injuries and care protocols.
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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
Tourniquet use and mechanics are crucial for stopping arterial blood flow effectively. Learn the essentials for carrying and applying one properly.
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Roadside Trauma: What to Carry Before EMS Arrives
Arterial bleeding kills in 3–5 minutes. EMS averages 14 minutes nationally. Stage the right gear in your vehicle cabin — and know the MARCH sequence...
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When to Use a Tourniquet: The Decision Points That Save Lives
Tourniquet application guidelines detail when to apply a tourniquet, the proper method, and critical timing considerations for effective hemorrhage control.
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Why a Tourniquet Belongs in Every Vehicle and How to Carry One
Severe arterial bleeding kills in 3–5 minutes. Rural EMS averages 14+ minutes. Here's how to select, stage, and apply a CoTCCC tourniquet in your vehicle.
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Why Every Vehicle Needs a Trauma Kit (Not Just a First Aid Kit)
Rural EMS: 18 min. Arterial hemorrhage: lethal in 5. A vehicle trauma kit — tourniquet, gauze, chest seals — fills the gap a standard first...
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Overlanding First Aid: What to Carry When EMS Is Hours Away
Overlanding first aid kit essentials ensure you're prepared for injuries when EMS is hours away. Learn what to include for safety on remote trips.
