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Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada
Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
Sub-category Medical and psychological tools and equipment
Department Arms and Technology
Museum CWM
Earliest 2000/02/01
Latest 2000/02/28
Inscription (obverse/avers): MARTIN A-; TO OPEN TEAR HERE; TO OPEN TEAR HERE; C.F.M.S. DRESSING, FIRST AID FIELD 6510-21-102-7867 STERILE Hold one of the tabs at the corners as indicated by the arrow, tear apart; extract dressing and remove paper cover. Apply the gauze pad to the wound and fix in place by tying the ends. To make the dressing larger break black threads. The outer waterproof cover may be used over the dressing before securing, where waterproofing or additional cleanliness - protection is desired. For head wounds ensure the dressing does not interfere with the fit of respirators. Dumex Medical Surgical Products Ltd Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3S4 One dressing/packages Feb 00 Lot No: 2001; (reverse/verso) DECHIRER ICI POUR OUVRIR; DECHIRER ICI POUR OUVRIR; S.S.MS. PANSEMENT, PREMIERS SECOURS 6510-21-102-7867 STÉRILE Tenir la languette à un des coins indiqués par la flèche et déchirer. Sortir le pansement et enlever le papier. Appliquer le tampon de gaze sure la plaie et le fixer en place en nouent les extrémités. Pour agrandir le pansement, rompre les fils noirs. L'enveloppe extérieure imperméable peut être utilisée pour couvrir le pansement avant de l'attacher. Pour les blessures à la tête, s'assurer que le pansement ne nuit pas à l'ajustement de respirateur. Dumex Produits Médicaux Chirurgicaux Limitée Scarborough, Ontario M1S 3S4 Un pansement / enveloppe Feb 00 Lot No : 2001
Materials Cotton
Service Component Canadian Forces
Unit Canadian Forces Medical Services
Measurements Length 12.2 cm, Width 20.3 cm, Thickness 4.4 cm

Caption Modern Wound Dressing
Additional Information In the summer of 2006, Corporal Mike Martin served in Afghanistan with the reconnaissance platoon of the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group. He carried this field dressing during operations. Martin wrote his blood type on the dressing package and other pieces of his kit in case he should be wounded and unable to respond to medical personnel. Dozens of Canadian soldiers were injured in combat during this six-month tour.