What are the dimensions of the NAR Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL?
The Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL measures 45" × 45" × 63" when deployed — a large triangular bandage providing generous coverage for major burn areas, full arm slings, and wide swathe wrapping. Packaged, it vacuum-compresses to W 4.5" × H 4" × D 0.5" and weighs just 1 oz, making it one of the most space-efficient sterile bandages available for IFAK integration. Item #30-0162, NSN 6510-01-587-6579.
Is this a hydrogel burn dressing or a dry dressing?
The Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL is a dry dressing — it does not contain cooling gel or hydrogel technology. It is most appropriate as a primary burn cover after the wound has been initially cooled, as a secondary retention layer over a hydrogel primary dressing (such as BurnTec® or Burnshield®), or as a multipurpose sterile bandage for sling, swathe, and wound coverage applications. For active cooling of fresh burns, pair with a hydrogel dressing as the primary layer.
Why is woven polyester better than cotton for a burn cravat?
Woven polyester is non-adherent to damaged and weeping burn wound surfaces, whereas cotton absorbs wound exudate in a way that causes it to bond to the wound and requires painful removal that can disrupt healing tissue. Polyester also maintains structural integrity in wet field conditions — blood, water, and wound secretions — without breaking down or shedding fibers into the wound. The high-strength polyester lock stitch construction adds durability for improvised sling and swathe applications under load.
Does the NAR Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL have a military NSN?
Yes. The Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL carries NSN 6510-01-587-6579, confirming its inclusion in the U.S. military supply system and availability through DoD procurement channels. It is manufactured by North American Rescue, a trusted supplier to military, law enforcement, and EMS organizations, and the item number 30-0162 is the NAR catalog reference for procurement and inventory tracking purposes.
What accessories are included with the Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL?
Each unit includes two No. 3 closed safety pins and a rubber band, individually packaged in their own 2 mil nylon poly bag within the main 3 mil nylon poly barrier vacuum packaging. The safety pins allow rapid securing of the cravat in sling-and-swathe configurations or as a retention bandage. The vacuum-packaged format maintains sterility throughout shelf life and allows the item to be stored in austere or humid environments without degradation.
What is the NSN for the Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL?
The NAR Dry Sterile Burn Dressing Cravat XL (SKU 30-0162) carries NSN 6510-01-587-6579 for government procurement through DLA. Contact MED-TAC International for current contract vehicle availability.
Why use a dry dressing on burns instead of a wet dressing?
TCCC guidelines recommend dry sterile dressings for large burns to prevent hypothermia from evaporative cooling. Wet gel dressings are appropriate for small (less than 9% TBSA) burns where cooling pain relief outweighs hypothermia risk. For large burns — especially in tactical environments — dry coverage preserves body heat. The dry cravat also eliminates the risk of WP reignition from wet dressings.
Is the cravat non-adherent?
Yes. The 45 in. × 45 in. × 63 in. woven polyester construction is non-adherent to wound surfaces, allowing removal without debridement. This is critical for large burns where adherent dressings can cause significant secondary injury during dressing changes.
Does the XL cravat include securing materials?
Yes. The vacuum-packed XL cravat includes two safety pins for securing the dressing after application. Additional securing with elastic bandages, triangular cravats, or tape may be used depending on burn location and patient movement requirements.
Can this dressing be used for non-burn wounds?
Yes. The sterile non-adherent woven polyester cravat is suitable as an occlusive or non-adherent wound cover for large abrasions, degloving injuries, and open fracture coverage. Its primary design is for burns, but the non-adherent sterile format has utility across large traumatic wound types.
