A standard wound dressing is not designed for a traumatic amputation, a crush injury, or a large blast wound. The Blast Bandage is. With a 50cm x 50cm sterile wound pad and a high-strength elastic wrap, it is built to cover and compress large-scale trauma wounds fast — reducing blood loss, protecting tissue, and buying critical time before ambulance arrival in exactly the environments where that wait is longest.

Developed for combat use and now a standard component in serious civilian trauma kits for remote worksites, farms, mining operations, and anyone building a genuine bleed control capability. Read our guide on stopping severe bleeding before an ambulance arrives — the Blast Bandage is the large wound management tool in that response chain.

• 50cm x 50cm sterile wound pad — coverage for large-scale trauma The oversized wound pad covers traumatic amputation sites, crush injuries, and large blast or laceration wounds that a standard combine dressing or wound pad cannot adequately cover. In a major trauma incident, inadequate wound coverage leaves tissue exposed and unprotected — the 50cm x 50cm pad provides the coverage that large wounds require. Read why major bleed modules matter in Australian workplaces and what a complete trauma response kit should include.
• High-strength elastic wrap with hook closure — no tape, no clips required The integrated elastic wrap applies and maintains firm compression over the wound pad without requiring separate tape, clips, or a second bandage. The hook closure secures the wrap in position after application — fast, reliable, and usable with gloved hands under extreme stress. Compression is what reduces blood loss — this wrap maintains it through patient movement and transport without loosening.
• Vacuum packed for compact storage — fits in any trauma kit or IFAK Vacuum packed to a compact format that fits in a trauma kit, IFAK, vehicle kit, or site first aid bag without the bulk of an unpackaged large dressing. Deploys immediately when the packaging is opened — no unfolding, no assembly, ready to apply in seconds. See how the Blast Bandage fits into a correctly built Australian IFAK for remote and high-risk environments.
• Combat-proven, now essential for remote Australian worksites and trauma kits Developed for military trauma response and now used by remote area first responders, site safety officers, and anyone building a trauma kit beyond standard workplace compliance. Read our guide to first aid kits for trades and high-risk workplaces to understand when standard kit contents are not enough. For hands-on trauma training, contact us on 02 6882 9056. Ships from Dubbo, NSW within 2 business days.