Used by both the US and Israeli Military's due to its ease of use and effectiveness, this compression bandage is a mainstay for treating trauma wounds. This unit can be self applied easily and combines multiple first aid items into one, including: Compression bandage, Primary gauze dressing, pressure apparatus, and closure device. If you could only have 1 item with you, this would be our choice! This is a combat proven first-aid device for the staunching of blood flow from traumatic hemorrhage wounds in pre-hospital emergency situations.