EMERGENCY RESPONSE TOOLS CORP.
Emergency Response Kit Description
The Emergency Response Kit is made from a durable outer shell which is water resistant and snag proof. 1000 Denier Nylon, dyed Bright Red. The handles are a heavy nylon webbing (black) with a small velcro fastener between them. Heavy duty zipper for closure. Embroidered with a Maltese cross logo and the words EMERGENCY RESPONSE KIT.
The Emergency Response Kit meets and exceeds new standards as they have recently been established by the American Heart Association and the Canadian Heart Foundation for caring for sick and injured people!
All supplies are held securely within the kit in order that it may be hung vertically from a handle for easy viewing of materials.
Although the supplies may be used by anyone regardless of skill level, ERTC strongly recommends everyone take a standard first aid course. The Critical Action Card included with the kit describes in general terms the steps a rescuer should follow when presented with a patient in an emergency. The importance of having the knowledge of how to safely open the airway in an unconscious patient, or how to immobilize someone you suspect may have a broken neck, cannot be overstated. Many different agencies offer standard first aid training, and most programs only take a couple of days to complete. Have a look in your yellow pages under First Aid Training to get information about courses in your community.
The kit comes complete with a variety of supplies, each carefully selected to ensure the highest quality and reliability.
Pocket mask
- Flexible silicone construction that will remain pliable in cold temperatures
- Intuitive application - no previous instruction is required prior to its deployment
Latex gloves - An important addition to recent kit designs, as it allows a rescuer to work safely in an area that is contaminated with another persons body fluids. Desirable characteristics include;
- Durable construction for deployment in cold conditions
- Textured fingertips for added dexterity when environment is slippery
- Hypoallergenic and powder free
Paramedic shears - for cutting through seat belts, and to permit visualisation of a patients body. Desirable characteristics include;
- Rugged construction - high force design -should be able to cut soft metals up to 1 millimetre thick.
- Serrated blades
- Safety tips
Hot pack - Chemically activated heating pack to provide warmth to critically ill patients. Desirable characteristics include;
- Rugged package which is resistant to bursting when pressurised either mechanically, or from the chemical reaction occuring within the device.
Cold pack - Chemically activated cooling pack to provide cold against traumatic injuries. Desirable characteristics include;
- Rugged package which is resistant to bursting when pressurised either mechanically, or from the chemical reaction occuring within the device.
Triangular bandages - Standard first aid materials. Desirable characteristics include;
- Color fastness in material
- Heavy weave which is made of absorbent 100% cotton
- Individually packaged in light plastic wrapping
Roller gauze
- It is a heavy 100% cotton weave, 24" long, excellent color fastness, and very little breakdown of material upon application. Each roll individually wrapped in a light plastic to preserve its readiness.
Abdominal Pads - Absorbent pads of 100% cotton for managing patients with heavy traumatic bleeding. Desirable characteristics include;
- Individually wrapped in either paper or plastic to preserve readiness and sterility
Weather sheet - A light aluminum sheet which is large enough to cover one patient, and protect them from wind and precipitation. It is made from reflective material that is easy to spot from aircraft.
Tongue depressors - wooden or plastic, approximately 5" long, 1" wide. Used as splints in traumatic hand and feet injuries.
Splint - Characteristics include;
- Light aluminum mesh construction for a combination of strength and flexibility
- Light foam coating to insulate patient from the material
- 4" x 24", folded in three layers to a completely flat presentation
Alcohol swabs - 1"x 1" swabs soaked in alcohol and individually packaged
Tensor Bandages - 24" long by 3" wide. Elastic cotton material, individually wrapped in either paper or light plastic
Cloth adhesive tape 1"
4" x 4" gauze pads - non-sterile, bulk
Elastoplast bandage strips
Elastoplast knuckle bandages
Pen light - light weight, disposable.
Printed sheet of instructions, warnings and warranty information. One color print, 8.5"x11" format, 1 in English, 1 in Spanish, 1 in French
Critical Action Card - laminated card approximately 4"x6" with step by step instructions detailing how to manage sick and injured patients
Safety & Maintenance
Do not immerse the Emergency Response Kit in water, or launder in a machine. If kit is dirtied, use a moistened cloth and wipe away dirt. If it is to be stored outside, a plastic covering should be placed over it. Be careful not to crush the kit, as that may activate the chemicals contained within the hot and cold packs. Do not dispose of in fire.
The kit should be stored out of the reach of children, due to the presence of sharp objects and chemicals contained within several of the included products.
When you first get the kit, open it up and familiarize yourself with the contents and where they are stored. Examine the pocket mask, and ensure you understand how it would be applied to an unconscious patient.
The Emergency Response Kit is warrantied for 90 days after purchase (keep your receipt) for defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty does not include contents.
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