North American Rescue’s B-CON Bleeding Control Kit is a compact, staged-everywhere hemorrhage-control loadout built around a C-A-T tourniquet and QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressing (CoTCCC-recommended components). It’s designed for public-access and bystander response (desk drawer, vehicle, AED cabinet) so bleeding control is available before EMS arrives.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 85-1574 |
| Weight | 7 oz (kit) |
| Core contents | C-A-T Tourniquet; 4" Flat ETD; QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressing; nitrile gloves; instruction card |
| Use context | Public-access / bystander bleeding-control staging |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended items (C-A-T, QuikClot) |
Use cases (when to choose this)
Severe extremity bleeding can be fatal in minutes. The B-CON kit focuses on the minimum tools a lay responder can deploy fast: apply a tourniquet for life-threatening limb bleeding, or apply a pressure dressing and hemostatic dressing when a tourniquet isn’t appropriate.
- C-A-T® Tourniquet for arterial extremity hemorrhage (CoTCCC-recommended).
- QuikClot® Bleeding Control Dressing to accelerate clotting under direct pressure (CoTCCC-recommended component).
- 4" Flat ETD for sustained pressure dressing.
Best practice: stage multiple kits across a facility (near AEDs, front office, cafeteria, gym) so the closest bystander can act immediately.
How to use / contents breakdown
- Expose the wound and identify life-threatening bleeding.
- If extremity bleed is severe: apply the C-A-T tourniquet high and tight; tighten until bleeding stops; note time.
- If tourniquet not applicable: apply QuikClot dressing with firm direct pressure, then secure with the 4" ETD.
- Call 911 and continue to monitor until EMS arrives.
Comparison vs common alternatives
B-CON vs larger public-access bleeding-control kits: B-CON is intentionally minimal and pocketable. If you need chest seals, multiple gauze rolls, shears, or redundancy for multiple casualties, move up to a larger bleeding-control kit or station pack.
B-CON vs an IFAK: IFAKs are operator-focused and often include airway/respiratory items. B-CON is focused on the massive hemorrhage problem for bystanders.
FAQ
Q: What’s the fastest way to use this kit?
A: For life-threatening extremity bleeding, apply the C-A-T tourniquet high and tight and tighten until bleeding stops. For wounds where a tourniquet can’t be used, apply the QuikClot dressing with firm pressure and secure with the 4" ETD. Call 911 immediately.
Q: Is this kit CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The kit includes CoTCCC-recommended components (C-A-T tourniquet and QuikClot dressing). CoTCCC recommendations apply to specific devices, not to assembled kits.
Q: Where should we stage B-CON kits?
A: Stage them where bystanders can reach them quickly: next to AEDs, in hallways, main offices, gyms, and inside vehicles or go-bags. Coverage and accessibility matter more than having a single large kit.
CoTCCC status note: use “CoTCCC-recommended” only for specific devices/components where applicable — never “approved” or “certified.”
When to Deploy the B-CON Bleeding Control Kit
What's Included (NAR SKU: 85-1574):
- 1 x C-A-T® Tourniquet – Orange
- 1 x QuikClot® Hemostatic Bleeding Control Dressing
- 1 x 4 in. Flat Responder ETD™ (Emergency Trauma Dressing)
- 1 x Pair Responder Nitrile Gloves, Large
- 1 x Black Permanent Marker, Small
- 1 x Just-in-Time Instruction Card
- Bystander response to mass-casualty events: Provide an immediately deployable hemorrhage kit for non-medical personnel at schools, offices, and public venues before EMS arrives.
- Vehicle first-aid staging: Compact vacuum-sealed profile fits under a seat or in a door pocket — first-on-scene response to traffic incidents and roadside trauma.
- AED cabinet companion: Stage alongside every AED so a single responder can address both cardiac and hemorrhage emergencies from one location.
- Active-shooter / Stop-the-Bleed response: Equip desk drawers and break rooms to bring hemorrhage control within 15-second reach of any employee.
- Gym and sports facility coverage: Weight-room and field accidents generate extremity injuries; a C-A-T plus hemostatic dressing handles the most common mechanisms.
- Humanitarian and disaster preparedness: Distribute across shelter-in-place kits and NGO caches where replenishment logistics are uncertain.
Best practice: Stage one B-CON per 50 occupants using the same grid logic as fire extinguishers. Register each kit in your facility's emergency-action plan and train all staff to use the C-A-T and QuikClot dressing via Stop the Bleed®-style instruction.
How the B-CON Bleeding Control Kit Compares
B-CON vs. Individual Bleeding Control Kits (IBCK): The B-CON is optimised for public-access and single-casualty bystander response. NAR's broader individual bleeding-control kits add chest-seal and airway options for trained first responders who need expanded capability.
B-CON vs. IFAKs: Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) are operator-centric loadouts carried on the body with NPA, chest seals, and advanced wound-packing gauze. B-CON is intentionally minimal — it targets the bystander who must act before any trained medic arrives. See NAR IFAKs for operator-focused kits.
B-CON vs. competing public-access kits: Where generic stop-the-bleed kits may use non-brand tourniquets, B-CON includes the same Gen-7 C-A-T® used by the U.S. military and CoTCCC-recommended QuikClot hemostatic dressing — no substitutions.
B-CON vs. NAR bleeding-control wall stations: Wall-mount stations hold multiple kits for multi-casualty coverage; B-CON is the individual unit inside each station or carried in a bag/pocket.
Procurement note: Available on GSA schedule and via MED-TAC International for agency and institutional purchasing.
B-CON Bleeding Control Kit — FAQ
Q: Is the B-CON Bleeding Control Kit CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The kit's core components — the C-A-T® Tourniquet and QuikClot® hemostatic dressing — are individually CoTCCC-recommended devices. CoTCCC recommendations attach to specific devices, not to assembled kits, so always verify component designations when fulfilling procurement requirements.
Q: Does using this kit require medical training?
A: No advanced training is required. The kit is designed for lay bystanders and includes illustrated Just-in-Time instructions. North American Rescue recommends pairing deployment with a Stop the Bleed® course so users can apply the C-A-T and hemostatic dressing correctly under stress.
Q: What is the shelf life and how should the B-CON kit be stored?
A: The vacuum-sealed pouch protects contents from environmental contamination. Store away from direct sunlight and extreme heat. Check component expiration dates annually — the QuikClot dressing and tourniquet are dated items. Replace the entire kit when any component expires.
Q: Can the B-CON kit be purchased on a government contract or NSN?
A: Yes. North American Rescue products are available through GSA schedules and ECAT procurement channels. Contact NAR directly or MED-TAC International for institutional and agency pricing. Individual component NSNs (C-A-T, QuikClot) are separately established for unit-level resupply.
Q: What dimensions and weight should facilities plan for when staging B-CON kits?
A: The vacuum-sealed B-CON measures H 7 in. x W 5 in. x D 2.75 in. and weighs 7 oz — roughly the footprint of a large smartphone. This allows placement inside standard AED cabinets, desk drawers, vehicle glove compartments, and MOLLE pouches without dedicated mounting hardware.
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