MEDICS

Visibility at the point-of-injury.

RED + GREEN MIX vs. OTHER COLORS

Red-Green Mix of light illuminating a simulated wound with blood.

RED + GREEN MIX

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Red light only illuminating a simulated wound with blood.

RED ONLY

blue light only illuminating a simulated wound with blood showing that it isn't as effective as red-green mix.

BLUE ONLY

Green light only illuminating a simulated wound with blood showing that it isn't as effective as red-green mix.

GREEN ONLY

Whether you’re a combat medic or combat lifesaver, you must have a light source that enables you to have full use of your hands while providing reliable and versatile illumination. Our specially designed lights enhance visibility at the point of injury and perform across the full spectrum of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) applications. First-Light USA's unique mix of red and green LEDs, on select models, at the appropriate wavelength and brightness, “highlight” the color red, especially blood, while subduing other colors (and fluids) when compared to using blue, red, or green light alone. 

JOURNAL OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS MEDICINE

TORQ MED Kit

TORQ MED Kit

National Stock Number: 6515-01-646-2636
Part#: 994023-MED-TRS-CB
MES Combat Lifesaver: 245B, 245C

tomahawk tactical military flashlight for combat medics and advanced operators.

TOMAHAWK MC TRS Kit

National Stock Number:  6230-01-591-1594
Part#: 999123-TRS-TN
MES Combat Medic Set: 246C

T-MAX NV TC3 Kit Tactical Flashlight

T-MAX NV TC3 Kit

National Stock Number: 6230-01-591-1564
Part#: 999121-TC3-BL-TRS-TN (Blue Task Light)
(Blue Task Light or UV Task Light Available)

Models with Red+Green Mix

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Traditionally, blue light, green light, or red light alone have been relied upon when performing casualty care in low-light, battlefield environments. As we’ve learned over the course of the last decade or so from 68 Whiskey Combat Medics and others who’ve performed Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) duties with our lights, the mix of red and green provides better identification of the color red versus the aforementioned colors. As recently as April 2021, The Journal of Special Operations Medicine published a study supporting this sentiment.
(“Red-Green Tactical Lighting Is Preferred for Suturing Wounds in a Simulated Night Environment” Noyes BP, Mclean JB, Walchak AC, Zarow GJ, Gaspary MJ, Knoop KJ, Roszko PJ. 21(1). 65 - 69. (Journal Article)).

Here at FLUSA HQ, we fondly look back on a study from 2016 from the same publication that measured the effectiveness of red+green vs blue. This study helped solidify our position as the go-to light for TCCC. Check out the abstract here for brief synopsis of the results.