Kit de ayuda para traumatismos mejorado por ETAK

Does the ETAK include a tourniquet?

No. The ETAK is intentionally designed without an integrated tourniquet compartment. It pairs with a separate NAR RIGID tourniquet holder (sold separately), which attaches to the ETAK's MOLLE exterior or adjacent on a belt. This design philosophy allows more interior space for dressings, gauze, and chest seals while keeping the tourniquet in a dedicated, faster-access position. If you need a kit with a built-in tourniquet, consider the NAR M-FAK, TORK, or ROO M-FAK.

What is the ETAK's tear-away back panel and when is it useful?

The tear-away back panel allows the ETAK's back surface — which includes the MOLLE attachment — to be rapidly separated from the main pouch body. This converts the kit from a mounted configuration to a flat, open carry system with full bilateral access to all contents. It is useful in confined spaces (vehicle interiors, narrow corridors), when treating a casualty in a prone position, or when handing the kit's contents directly to a self-treating casualty.

What level of care does the ETAK Advanced configuration provide?

The ETAK Advanced configuration includes Combat Gauze® LE hemostatic dressing (for wound packing), HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack (for open chest wounds), 4 in. ETD™ Mini Responder (for pressure dressing), a 10-gauge ARS® needle decompression kit, a 28F pre-lubricated nasopharyngeal airway, nitrile gloves, and a permanent marker. It ships without a tourniquet and is designed to pair with a C-A-T®, sold separately. The needle decompression kit and NPA are for providers trained and authorized to use them.

How does the ETAK differ from the Mini-TAK?

Both the ETAK and Mini-TAK are compact IFAKs designed to pair with a separate tourniquet holder. The ETAK is slightly larger (5.75×4×1.75 in., 0.65 lb) and includes a HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack in all configurations — making it more complete for thoracic injury. The Mini-TAK (6×3×2.5 in., 2.13 lb) is NAR's smallest platform and includes trauma shears. Choose the ETAK when chest seal capability in every configuration is a priority.

What NAR tourniquet holder is the ETAK designed to pair with?

The ETAK is designed to pair with North American Rescue's RIGID series tourniquet holders — rigid plastic holders that mount to MOLLE webbing adjacent to the ETAK and secure a C-A-T® or similar tourniquet for rapid one-handed deployment. This combination provides faster tourniquet access than IFAKs with internal TQ pouches while still housing the full trauma kit in a single small footprint.

Does the ETAK contain CoTCCC-recommended items?

Yes. Every version includes the HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal, and the Basic w/Combat Gauze and Advanced versions add Combat Gauze® LE, a CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing. The ETAK ships without a tourniquet and is designed to pair with a C-A-T®, sold separately.

What is the difference between ETAK and a standard IFAK?

The ETAK Advanced adds provider-scope capability beyond a standard IFAK — an ARS® needle decompression kit and a nasopharyngeal airway; the Basic versions do not include them, and no version includes a tourniquet. A standard IFAK (C-A-T® + ETD + chest seal) addresses self-aid and buddy-aid for any trained individual; the ETAK's enhanced items require provider training and authorization.

Is the ETAK suitable for non-medical law enforcement officers?

The ETAK's components (ETD, packing or hemostatic gauze, HyFin® Vent Compact), together with a C-A-T® carried separately, are appropriate for any officer trained in basic hemorrhage control (Stop the Bleed, LEFR-TCC). The ARS® needle decompression and NPA components are restricted to providers authorized under their state/local scope of practice to perform needle thoracostomy and airway adjunct placement.

Does the ETAK have an NSN for government procurement?

ETAK components (SKU 80-0483) are available through North American Rescue's federal supply channels. NSN assignment for the complete kit assembly should be confirmed with DLA or North American Rescue. Individual components (HyFin®, Combat Gauze®, ARS®) each carry their own NSNs for component-level procurement.

What pouch system is the ETAK designed for?

The ETAK is packaged in a NAR-designed carry pouch compatible with MOLLE/PALS webbing and belt-mount configurations. Dimensions and specific mount hardware should be confirmed with the current production specification. The pouch is designed for immediate access — consistent with the ETAK's role as an on-body operator kit.