HypaStop Critical Injury Pack Standard

Introduced by the updated British Standard for workplace first aid, BS 8599-1:2019, this Critical Injury Pack is designed to complement standard first aid kits in places where there exists a risk of serious traumatic injury: whether due to the nature of the work and activities undertaken at the site, or because there is judged to be a danger to employees or the public from violent crime or terrorism.

The Critical Injury Pack includes a number of items not usually found in first aid kits. HypaCover Trauma Dressings consist of highly absorbent dressings which can soak up more blood than standard wound dressings and include a Velcro-style fastening to allow hands-free maintenance of pressure while the first aider attends to other wounds. Chito-SAM Haemostatic Dressings work independently of the body's natural processes to clot blood fast, and have been proven in warzones to help stop life-threatening bleeding much more effectively than pressure alone. SAM XT tourniquets can be used to occlude bleeding blood vessels in limbs, preventing fatal blood loss in scenarios where wound dressings are insufficient, such as major limb amputation.

Industries where these packs may be needed include forestry, construction, aviation and motorsport, where accidents may seriously injure individuals or bystanders. A risk assessment may also judge there is a risk to employees or visitors from violent crime or terrorism - examples may include sports stadiums, transport hubs, night clubs and music venues.

It is recommended that staff undergo additional first aid training in the use of these specialist supplies.

The HypaStop Critical Injury Pack, Standard Contains:

• 1x First Aid Guidance Leaflet

• 2x HypaTouch Nitrile Gloves (Pair)

• 1x HypaGuard Foil Blanket

• 1x Clothing Cutters

• 2x HypaCover Trauma Dressings, Large

• 2x Haemostatic Dressings, 10 x 10cm

• • 1x Emergency Tourniquet