Standard ETD pads are sized for extremity wounds. A blast pattern, a large-caliber exit wound, a partial amputation with significant tissue loss, or a trunk burn presents across an area a 4″ or 6″ pad cannot cover in one pass.
What do you reach for when the wound is bigger than the bandage?
The ETD™ 8″ × 10″ keeps every ETD design advantage and scales the pad up to 80 square inches. The oversized non-adherent sterile pad is sewn directly to a 4″ elastic wrap with 70″ of length — 14 inches longer than the standard 4″ ETD — for secure circumferential coverage of large wound areas, with the same no-pressure-bar securing device.
Built for Large Wounds
8″ × 10″ Non-Adherent Pad
80 sq in of sterile coverage for blast patterns, large exit wounds, trunk burns, and partial amputations.
70″ Elastic Wrap
14″ longer than the standard 4″ ETD for added circumferential passes around large sites.
One-Piece Design
Pad sewn to the wrap — no loose components to manage under stress.
No Pressure Bars or Hooks
Same gloves-on, technique-free securing device as the rest of the ETD family.
Who Carries It
Medic bags & vehicle kits — dedicated large-wound dressing
Tactical & LE medics — blast pattern and large exit wound coverage
EMS — trunk burns and multi-wound single-dressing coverage
Pair for Large-Wound Management
Big wounds need the full stack.
ETD 8x10 Large-Wound Dressing
When the Wound Is Bigger Than the Bandage
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Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | MEDTAC0549 |
| Wound Pad | 8″ H × 10″ W — non-adherent, sterile |
| Elastic Wrap | 4″ W × 70″ L |
| Packaged Dimensions | 4.125″ L × 7″ W × 1″ D |
| Weight | 4 oz (113 g) |
| Securing | Durable securing device — no pressure bars / hooks |
| Sterility | Sterile, vacuum-sealed |
| Latex | Latex-free |
When to Deploy Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 8"x10"
- Wide penetrating torso wounds: The 8"×10" pad covers entry and exit wounds in the torso where the standard 6" ETD pad is insufficient.
- Large-surface extremity injuries: High-energy transfer wounds, blast injuries, and avulsions require larger dressing coverage than standard sizes provide.
- Abdominal evisceration coverage: The oversized pad maintains sterile field coverage over exposed abdominal contents prior to evacuation.
- Burns — moderate surface area: Non-adherent pad surface covers partial- and full-thickness burns without sticking to wound margins.
- Multi-site wound coverage: A single 8"×10" ETD covers multiple adjacent wounds or a single large wound field where multiple 6" dressings would be required.
- Pediatric large-wound coverage: The larger pad accommodates disproportionately large wound fields relative to pediatric body size in trauma applications.
The 8"×10" ETD is the preferred size when wound coverage is the limiting factor. For standard extremity and compact wound sites, the 6" ETD is more space-efficient. When kit load is uncertain, carry one 8"×10" as the large-wound contingency.
How Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 8"x10" Compares
ETD 8"×10" vs standard 6" ETD: The 8"×10" pad is the large-wound version of the same ETD pressure dressing system. Same integrated pressure applicator and securing mechanism — larger primary dressing surface. The 8"×10" is not a replacement for the 6"; both belong in comprehensive trauma caches where wound-size variation is anticipated.
ETD 8"×10" vs Stump/Abdominal ETD: The Stump/Abdominal ETD is purpose-engineered for massive truncal trauma and amputation stumps — it is a different form factor. The 8"×10" ETD is the standard oversized pressure dressing; the Stump/Abdominal ETD addresses wound types that require specialized coverage geometry.
CoTCCC configuration: The ETD 8"×10" supplements the standard 6" ETD in medic-level and enhanced IFAK configurations. Squad medics, combat medics, and enhanced-capability EMS providers typically carry both sizes to address the full range of wound presentations.
NSN procurement: The ETD 8"×10" carries its own FSC 6510 NSN entry. For quantity procurement by units and agencies, contact North American Rescue or MED-TAC International. The 8"×10" is available through DLA medical supply channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the ETD 8"×10" CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The ETD product line is CoTCCC-recommended as the standard field pressure dressing system. The 8"×10" variant is included in medic-level kit configurations where larger dressing coverage is required. It is NSN-listed through DLA and appears in enhanced IFAK and trauma cache configurations across US military medical programs.
Q: When should I use the 8"×10" instead of the 6" ETD?
A: Use the 8"×10" when the wound surface is too large for the 6" pad to achieve full coverage — typically torso wounds, large extremity blast injuries, and wide avulsion injuries. If the 6" pad can fully cover the wound with overlap on all sides, the standard size is appropriate. Carry the 8"×10" as the large-wound contingency in any cache expected to treat mass-casualty or blast events.
Q: Can the ETD 8"×10" be used for abdominal injuries?
A: Yes. The 8"×10" pad covers abdominal penetrating wounds and provides adequate surface area for many abdominal evisceration presentations. For the most severe truncal trauma, the Stump/Abdominal ETD offers a purpose-built geometry. Both are valid tools; the selection depends on wound type and what is available in the kit.
Q: Does the 8"×10" use the same application technique as the 6" ETD?
A: Yes. The 8"×10" ETD uses the same integrated pressure applicator and securing tail system as the standard 6" ETD. Application technique is identical — anchor the pad, apply the pressure bar, wrap and secure the tail. The larger pad size requires no special training beyond standard ETD application skills.
Q: What NSN applies to the ETD 8"×10" for procurement?
A: The ETD 8"×10" is listed under Federal Supply Class 6510 in the DLA catalog. The specific NSN for the current production run is available through the DLA Cataloging and Standardization Program or by contacting North American Rescue directly. MED-TAC International supports agency and government procurement inquiries.
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