Compress, hot/cold pack, reusable Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

compress, hot/cold pack, reusable

aero healthcare - 37240 - compress, hot/cold pack, reusable - a device that is intended to be applied with pressure to a body surface to provide cold or heat therapy to that surface and/or underlying tissue, e.g. the muscle. this device typically consist of a compact envelope containing a hydrated pliable silicate gel capable of forming to the contour of the body that can be heated or cooled. it is reusable.

Blanket, rescue Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

blanket, rescue

aero healthcare - 10416 - blanket, rescue - a large piece of fabric material blanket specially designed to keep a person warm and/or to prevent the further loss of body heat in an emergency situation.

Scissors, bandage Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

scissors, bandage

aero healthcare - 13481 - scissors, bandage - an instrument compromised of two pivoted blades, usually provided with finger and thumb holes in the handles and is operated by closing the blades on the material to be cut. the distal end of the blades may be different shapes. not intended for surgical use.

Bandage, <specify> Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

bandage, <specify>

aero healthcare - 10274 - bandage, - piece, strip, or roll of fabric or plastic material that is applied to a part of the body to secure a dressing, maintain pressure over a compress, or immobilize the body part. see also: immobilizer,

Burn gel, non-sterile Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

burn gel, non-sterile

aero healthcare - 58108 - burn gel, non-sterile - a non-sterile gel intended to be applied topically to a minor burn or sunburn. it is designed to protect against infection, minimize trauma and skin damage, provide pain relief, moisten and cool the burn area and prevent burn progression. it is available in tube form, and is used by emergency services but may also be used in the home.

Mask, resuscitation Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

mask, resuscitation

aero healthcare - 36066 - mask, resuscitation - a malleable cone placed over the nose and mouth to administer air to a patient during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr). the device is designed to replace mouth-to-mouth resuscitation therefore avoiding cross contamination; it is also used on manikins during cpr training. the device may include an airway, one-way valve or other component.

Stretcher, portable Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

stretcher, portable

aero healthcare - 13818 - stretcher, portable - a device designed for transporting the patient from an emergency site which is not readily accessible for standard ambulance stretchers. this can be, e.g. mountain or marine rescue, or difficult indoor situations, e.g. narrow corridors or extremely steep stairways. it is designed to be lightweight, simple in operation and easily transported, e.g. ideally by one or two persons. the patient is often strapped to the stretcher to keep them secure during vertical lifts.

Head/neck immobilizer, reusable Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

head/neck immobilizer, reusable

aero healthcare - 45258 - head/neck immobilizer, reusable - a non-rigid device, made of fabric and plastic materials, used to temporarily render the head/neck of a patient immovable to ensure immobilization when a head and/or spinal injury is suspected. it is used in conjunction with serious accidents and for transport of the patient on a stretcher and possibly in conjunction with a spinal board to which this device and the patient are strapped. this is a reusable device.

Cold treatment spray Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

cold treatment spray

aero healthcare - 46557 - cold treatment spray - a liquid in a container that is vapourized when dispensed for application to the body surface to provide a cooling effect for surface and underlying tissues. it is used to reduce pain and swelling typically from sports injuries. intended for use on unbroken skin only.

Adhesive bandage Ástralía - enska - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

adhesive bandage

aero healthcare - 34864 - adhesive bandage - a piece of a fabric or plastic material (not a strip) that is applied to a part of the body with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. it may or may not include an absorbent pad. it is used to cover and protect wounds, to approximate the skin edges of a wound, to support an injured part of the body, or to secure objects to the skin. this is a single-use device.