BPC Small Sterilized First aid Dressing 1933 Manufactured by Brady & Martin Ltd Newcastle on Tyne
The BPC Small Sterilized First Aid Dressing, manufactured in 1933 by Brady & Martin Ltd in Newcastle on Tyne, is a remarkable piece of medical history. This meticulously crafted dressing, a product of British healthcare ingenuity, features sterilized materials for effective wound care. Originally designed for Civil Defence
A core aspect of the Civil Defence Service was to provide immediate medical assistance to victims of bombing. The main deliverers of onsite medical care were the First Aid Parties who carried medical supplies in haversacks. Casualties were then transported by Stretcher Parties to First Aid Posts or Mobile Units and then transferred to hospital by the Ambulance Service.
