Eagle IFAK Basic: Field Manual & SOP

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Eagle IFAK Basic: Field Manual & SOP

Category: First Aid Kits

Difficulty Level: Tier 3: Field Competency Required

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Written by: Valerie Ellis Lavin

Quick Overview

The North American Rescue Eagle IFAK Basic is a compact individual first aid kit for point-of-wounding and self-aid/buddy-aid care, built to address penetrating, blast or other traumatic injuries.

North American Rescue states the Basic kit carries the basic life support equipment needed for self-aid/buddy-aid to address the top leading causes of potentially preventable death in a tactical environment: a C-A-T tourniquet in Black, a HyFin Vent chest seal twin pack, a 4 inch Flat ETD, NAR Wound Packing Gauze and a pair of large Bear Claw nitrile trauma gloves.

MOLLE/PALS connectors attach the carrier to an assault vest or body armor, and an upper or lower mounted 2.25 inch belt loop secures it high or low on a duty or pistol belt. A Quick Pull Tab opens the carrier with one hand, and a detachable, adjustable shock-cord inner panel pulls out by its color-coded tab. Packaged size is 8 by 4 by 3 inches, 1 lb 2 oz.

Stage the kit in the same position every time, practice the one-handed pull, and inspect and restock it on a set schedule.

Field Application Steps

1. CHECK THE SCENE AND GLOVE UP: Confirm the scene is safe enough to work. Put on the nitrile gloves if time allows, but never delay a tourniquet for gloves.

2. FIND THE LIFE THREATS: Expose the injuries. Look first for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg, then for wounds to the torso between the neck and the navel, front and back.

3. OPEN THE KIT ONE-HANDED: Pull the Quick Pull Tab to open the carrier, then pull the color-coded tab to remove the shock-cord inner panel.

4. APPLY THE C-A-T: Take the C-A-T from the kit. Place it 2 to 3 inches above the bleeding site on skin, pull the band tight and fasten it back on itself, twist the rod until bleeding stops, lock it in the clip and check for bleeding and a distal pulse. If either is present, tighten further or apply a second C-A-T side by side with the first. Record the time on the windlass strap.

5. PACK WOUNDS A TOURNIQUET CANNOT REACH: For deep bleeding where a tourniquet cannot be placed, pack the wound firmly with the NAR Wound Packing Gauze down to the source of bleeding and hold firm direct pressure.

6. APPLY THE 4" FLAT ETD: Open the dressing at the red tear notches. Place the sterile non-adherent pad directly over the wound or packed gauze, wrap the elastic bandage firmly around the limb or body using the Quick-Grip Roll Control tabs to keep the roll under control, and fasten it with the securing device.

7. SEAL CHEST WOUNDS: For a penetrating wound between the neck and the navel, open one HyFin Vent seal from the twin pack, wipe the skin around the wound clean and dry, pull the large red tab and press the seal over the wound from the center outward. Use the second seal on an exit wound.

8. REASSESS AND HAND OFF: Recheck every intervention, keep the casualty warm, and report injuries, interventions and the tourniquet time to EMS or receiving medical personnel. Restock the kit before it returns to service.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER & SAFETY WARNING:
The information provided in this Luminary Global Field Manual is strictly for educational and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for formal medical, tactical, or professional training. In the event of a medical emergency, immediately seek professional help or contact emergency services. Luminary Global assumes no liability for the misuse of equipment, improper application of techniques, or any injuries/damages resulting from the use of these guidelines. Always rely on your official agency training, local laws, and established protocols during a crisis.