new israeli battle dressing, 6-inch compression bandage ever ready first aid combat medics, trauma doctors, and emergency responders all recommend this israeli battle dressing (ibd) or israeli emergency bandage for the treatment of gunshot wounds, puncture wounds, deep cuts, and other traumatic hemorrhagic injuries. in fact, this is the same bandage that is included in the u.s. military's ifak, or individual first aid kit. this is the large, six-inch bandage, and can be used one-handed for self-treatment or can be applied by a care giver or first responder to help staunch blood flow and stabilize the patient for evacuation or treatment. it can be used on the head, leg, arm, torso, or elsewhere on the body. although primarily designed to help staunch blood flow by applying pressure to the wound site, the 70-inch long elastic portion of the bandage can also be used in the field to construct a sling, to bind a strain or sprain, to secure splints to the broken limb, or even as an improvised tourniquet. the ibd is self contained. it does not require clips, velcro or pins to use and there are no loose parts that can get lost or misplaced in an emergency. specifications-israeli battle dressing (ibd) - size 6' inches wide and 70' inches long. for the treatment of traumatic hemorrhagic injuries. vacuum packaged and sterile. x-ray friendly. small enough to carry in your pocket. instructions for use is on the back-size packed: 8 x 5 in. (20.32 x 12.7 cm) weight: 3.5 oz. (99.2 g). significant time, space, and cost savings. made to stop uncontrollable bleeding. highly recommended piece of safety gear for those going camping, hunting, hiking, etc. secure, water-resistant closure bar.