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Wounds are normally described in a variety of ways. Descriptions may include wound size (length) and thickness; plainly visible wound characteristics such as shape and open or closed; and origin, acute or chronic. [3]
[1] [2] The bandage was nicknamed "Israeli bandage" by American soldiers [3] and has been "the bandage of choice for the US Army and special forces." [2] The Israeli Bandage was included in the first aid kits of emergency personnel and first responders at the 2011 Tucson shooting, and was used to treat some victims of the shooting. [1] [4]
The Large Carlisle model first aid dressing measured approximately 11 3/4"square. Brief instructions were stenciled on the bandage in red ink. Most packaging included the word "Sterile" and the directions "Red color indicates back of dressing – put other side next to wound." If a dressing was "camouflaged" it was olive drab in color.
The IIFS fighting load consists of the following standard issue components: [2] Belt, individual equipment. [NSN 8465-01-322-1965] Vest, ammunition carrying.
Bandage bows are caused by applying a bandage too tightly, creating an acute pressure injury to the tendons. The compression may cause the area to swell once the bandage is removed, giving a "bowed" appearance. However, the damage is often just to the skin and not to the tendon itself, but tendon injury can occur from impaired blood flow.