IFAK Packing List: The Modern MARCH-Aligned Field Loadout
A complete, modern IFAK packing list organized around the evidence-based MARCH sequence. Standardize your trauma loadout with core hardware defaults...
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Trauma Kit vs First Aid Kit: What Actually Stops Severe Bleeding
Standard first aid kits treat superficial cuts and minor burns. Discover why severe arterial bleeding requires a dedicated trauma kit with a windlass tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, and high-compression wrap.
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