Oh, I see, it is really the compression bandage that I have seen demonstrated in a previous training. Not to be confused with the israeli version of the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT), of which it is also designed to be self applied. I do carry one of those, since one was demonstrated in one of my previous training classes.
those pads make excellent bandages for abdominal wounds or large skin tears, the adhesive helps prevent them from slipping and they're usually sterile, another "lady's item" is the lowly tampon, it's excellent packing for bleeding or broken noses as well as deep penetrating wounds because it allows penetration past the injured point and expands to apply much needed pressure. My CAF emergency field medical instructor swore by both of then and actually used both in combat situations.
Yes, I'm a critical care nurse. So the BVM, BP cuff and pulse ox are just my comfort zone. However, more often than not, I think its a cool collected mind, good communication and teamwork, that get us through tough situations, more than any piece of gear. And a good dose of reality that part of the reason many of us love to be deep in the wilderness, is to have a simple unencumbered connection with natural places. Which comes with its own risks, but is probably still less risky than tv or cars.
