Dutch Army Emergency Bandage Snelverband - Large

Snelverband
NSN : 6510-17-022-1182

Description

A quick-fit suit, from the Royal Netherlands Army, from 1990. Dimensions
connection: 20 x 20 cm. 

Instructions on the package printed. 

Manufactured by: Van Heek Medical Losser.

Although still in a sealed package and sterilized it is not wise
and not recommended to use it as a dressing.

Use

A quick dressing is meant for covering bleeding wounds. The combination of wound pad and elastic bandage stops the bleeding or at least reduces it by applying pressure to the wound.

History

The rapid link (Field Dressing) was invented in 1901 by the Koninklijke Utermöhlen NV.