Sawyer Arborist Compact Trauma Kit

What hemorrhage control items are included in the Sawyer Arborist Compact Trauma Kit?

The kit includes one Alphapointe TMT Tourniquet for limb hemorrhage control, one Celox Rapid hemostatic packing gauze, two 6:8 Medical wound packing gauze sets, one Safeguard Medical Battle Bandage for pressure dressing, and one fluff gauze roll. Together these provide a complete hemorrhage control sequence — tourniquet application, hemostatic wound packing, and pressure dressing — for chainsaw and tree care injuries.

How does the Sawyer Arborist kit mount to a harness or belt?

The kit uses a MOLLE-compatible rip-away pouch that mounts to a climbing harness, work belt, or gear vest via standard MOLLE webbing. The rip-away design allows the entire pouch to be detached rapidly with one hand for use or transfer to a bystander. The internal organization uses elastic loops that keep all components secured and visible when the pouch is opened flat, eliminating the need to dig through contents under stress.

Why does the Sawyer Arborist kit include a Sharpie marker?

The Sharpie marker is included specifically for tourniquet time documentation — a critical step in prehospital hemorrhage management. When a tourniquet is applied, the time of application must be marked on the tourniquet or the patient's skin so that receiving medical personnel can assess tourniquet duration and make decisions about removal timing. This step is often overlooked in improvised field responses and is explicitly built into this kit.

Is the Celox Rapid gauze in this kit CoTCCC-recommended?

Celox Rapid hemostatic gauze uses chitosan as its active hemostatic agent. CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressings include Combat Gauze (kaolin), Celox Gauze, and ChitoGauze as primary hemostatic agents for junctional and wound packing hemorrhage control. Chitosan-based products including Celox appear on CoTCCC guidelines as acceptable hemostatic agents for hemorrhage not amenable to tourniquet application. Always verify current CoTCCC guidelines for the most up-to-date recommendation status.

What is the Slishman Wrap used for in this trauma kit?

The Slishman Wrap is a versatile elastic bandage designed to secure wound dressings in place over irregular anatomical surfaces such as joints, shoulders, and extremities, and can also assist in extremity stabilization. In the arborist context, it is particularly useful for securing dressings on limb wounds where standard rolled gauze or tape may not maintain adequate pressure, and for providing basic support to injured extremities pending EMS arrival.