What are the dimensions of the North American Rescue Injury and Ailment Case?
The NAR Injury and Ailment Case has external dimensions of approximately H 8.5" × W 20.5" × D 17" and interior dimensions of H 7.6" × W 18.4" × D 14". It weighs 13 lbs 12 oz (13.75 lbs) empty. The interior size provides substantial organized storage for a comprehensive injury and ailment treatment capability.
Does the NAR Injury and Ailment Case have padlock capability?
Yes. The Injury and Ailment Case features reinforced padlock protectors, making it suitable for controlled substance storage under lock when required by local EMS or law enforcement protocols. This is a critical feature for agencies that carry scheduled medications in their medical cases.
Who is the North American Rescue Injury and Ailment Case designed for?
The I&A Case is designed for healthcare professionals, law enforcement medical teams, and first responders who require a structured, secure hard-shell case for organizing injury and illness management supplies. North American Rescue—the manufacturer of the CoTCCC-recommended Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT Gen 7)—applies the same engineering precision to their medical cases as they do to their tactical medical devices.
Does the NAR Injury and Ailment Case come with medical equipment?
No. The North American Rescue Injury and Ailment Case is sold as the empty case only. Medical equipment is sold separately. This allows agencies to configure the case contents to match their specific protocols, formularies, and operational mission requirements.
How does the NAR Injury and Ailment Case fit in ambulance compartments?
The I&A Case exterior dimensions (approximately 20.5" × 17" × 8.5") are sized to fit standard EMS cabinet compartments without special accommodation. At 13.75 lbs empty, it is designed to be transportable while providing the rigid protection and organization capacity of a professional hard case. Its form factor is similar to the Thomas EMS hard case line, which shares comparable interior dimensions.
Does the Injury and Ailment Case include prescription medications?
No. The Injury and Ailment Case contains over-the-counter and non-prescription medical supplies. Controlled substances and prescription medications are outside its scope and must be managed through unit or medical chain of command.
Is this kit CoTCCC-recommended?
The Injury and Ailment Case is not a trauma kit and does not carry CoTCCC designation. It complements a trauma kit by covering the non-life-threatening medical needs that trauma kits do not address.
What is the intended user for this kit?
The kit is designed for medics, corpsmen, and trained first responders managing unit health in field environments. It is also appropriate for extended outdoor expedition teams that need non-trauma daily medical coverage.
Can the Injury and Ailment Case be resupplied from standard medical supply channels?
Yes. The contents are standard medical supplies available through DLA/GSA and commercial medical distributors. Contact MED-TAC International for unit resupply or bulk procurement support.
How should the Injury and Ailment Case be stored in a vehicle?
Store in a climate-controlled area of the vehicle when possible — avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat, which can degrade medications and adhesives. Keep it accessible but separated from the primary trauma kit to avoid confusion during a high-stress response.
