Two liquids that turn into a solid foam after being injected into the body may one day save the lives of injured soldiers and wounded civilians by slowing internal bleeding so that they can make it to a hospital. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded Arsenal Medical a $15.5 million grant in December to further develop the foam technology, which would be delivered to a wounded soldier through the belly button.

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At The Gear Locker, we are always looking for different ways to carry equipment. And, as you can guess, we love to test out the different types of pouches that hold your personal medical gear.  TGL was fortunate enough to be invited to DARK Angel’s 2-Day Tactical First Aid course (which you can read a review of here).  While at the class, I was able to get my hands on one of their D.A.R.K. First Aid Pouches (2nd Generation).  I have to say, it is a very compact kit. About the height of an M4 PMag (Dimensions: 8″ L x 3.5″ W x 2.75″ D Weight: 15.7 oz.) it will fit very nicely on a Plate Carrier, Chest Rig, or Battle Belt.

1″ Medic patch

Trauma shears

CAT

Vacuum-sealed components:

1 pair Nitrile gloves, size Large

1 pair HALO Seals

1x Nasal Airway

1x 4” Israeli Bandage

1x QuikCLot Combat Gauze LE

1x H&H PriMed Compressed Gauze

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Chinook Tactical Medical Kit – Universal Tourniquet (TMK-UTQ^TM) Pouch

The TMK-UTQ pouch is designed to fit most tourniquets on the market  including:

    - CAT

    – SOFT

    – SOFT-Wide

    – RMT

    – and many other tourniquets of similar size.

With a dual attachment system on the back, the UTQ pouch is both MOLLE compatible and Duty Belt compatible.

 Features include:

• Red pull tab for easy identification
• Velcro closure flap for one-handed access
• Velcro loop for patch attachment
• Elastic sides for universal fit
• MOLLE and Duty Belt compatible
• 1000 Denier Cordura nylon

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Current players such as Arizona star receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Cleveland All-Pro tackle Joe Thomas met June 8 at the Pentagon with former players and coaches, league medical personnel and representatives from the Army and Marine Corps. The NFL expects to have military members attend team training camps beginning in late July to further exchange ideas.

Players will attend military bases in the future to discuss concussions, as well.

EMT-Tactical

Tactical Medical Solutions – more advanced supplies like scalpels, triage kits, surgical kits and litters

International School of Tactical Medicine

Tactical Medics International – courses and supplies

 Chinook Medical Gear – med kits and supplies

North American Rescue – medical supplies for EMS, Law Enforcement and Military