The First Aid Only Texas Bleeding Control Kit (SKU FAO-91159) includes dual tourniquets to meet Texas House Bill 496 requirements and provide redundancy in critical situations. The primary windlass-style tourniquet offers maximum compression for severe limb bleeding, while the backup elastic tourniquet serves as a secondary option if the first fails, is already in use on another victim, or for situations requiring simultaneous treatment of multiple injuries. This dual-tourniquet design ensures you're never without life-saving bleeding control capability during a mass casualty event or multi-victim emergency in Texas schools and facilities.

The Hema-Seal trauma dressing included in the First Aid Only HB496 kit is a highly absorbent, specialized wound dressing designed for severe bleeding control—far superior to standard gauze. Unlike regular gauze, Hema-Seal features enhanced absorption capacity to handle heavy blood loss from torso or large-area wounds, and it applies direct pressure more effectively. Combined with the hemostatic blood-clotting gauze pad (4" x 4") also in this kit, you have a comprehensive bleeding control system that can handle both deep penetrating wounds and surface trauma, making this Texas-compliant kit ideal for school emergencies, active shooter scenarios, and workplace accidents.

The First Aid Only Texas Bleeding Control Kit (FAO-91159) comes in a portable, lightweight fabric zippered pouch (7" D x 5" W x 4" H, approximately 0.9 lbs), making it versatile for multiple storage options. While it's designed to be mobile for quick grab-and-go response, many Texas schools mount it on walls using adhesable hooks or place it in clearly marked, easily accessible locations—not locked cabinets—to ensure rapid access during bleeding emergencies. Texas HB496 emphasizes accessibility, so we recommend storing it in high-visibility areas like nurse's offices, main hallways, gymnasiums, or administrative offices where staff can reach it within seconds.

Yes, the First Aid Only Texas Bleeding Control Kit is specifically designed to meet the complete requirements of Texas House Bill 496, which applies to public schools, open-enrollment charter schools, and private schools in Texas. The kit contains all mandated components: tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, trauma dressings, chest seals, protective gloves, bandage shears, and usage guidelines. Whether you operate a public ISD, private academy, or charter school anywhere in Texas, this HB496-compliant kit (SKU FAO-91159) provides the exact bleeding control supplies required by state law, eliminating compliance guesswork and ensuring your facility is legally prepared for severe bleeding emergencies.

The First Aid Only Texas Bleeding Control Kit is purpose-built for life-threatening hemorrhage control, not minor injuries like cuts or scrapes that standard first aid kits address. While traditional first aid kits contain bandages, antiseptics, and basic wound care items, this HB496-compliant kit focuses exclusively on stopping severe, life-threatening bleeding with specialized trauma tools: dual tourniquets, hemostatic clotting gauze, Hema-Seal trauma dressing, and non-vented chest seals for lung wounds. Simply adding a tourniquet to a regular first aid kit won't meet Texas HB496 requirements or provide the organized, rapid-access trauma response system this kit delivers. This is a dedicated bleeding control station designed for mass casualty events, active threats, and serious accidents.