"...It only needs to work until the EMT's arrive..."


Unfortunately, depending on where you live and play, that can be quite a while. Right on I-5 in Central CA I have had to wait over 30 minutes for paramedics (I was an EMT-1) to arrive. Many a time I wished that I had something other than 4x4's and kling...

As can be seen in the images that Jim linked, the wrap material used in the ETD (Israeli, or "Izzy") is significantly more robust than the thin gauze that is used in the Bloodstopper.

The ETD (emergency trauma dressing) can easily be installed one handed (i.e., on your opposite arm) whereas the Bloodstopper is not quite so easy. Obviously the benefits of the pressure bar that is used in the ETD is not something that the Bloodstopper offers.

Finally, it should be noted that the (6" version) of the ETD is also available with a second slidding gauze pad, making it very useful for a GSW or puncture where an exit wound also exists.

Jim

Excellent points and info .

Thanks

Lee