There are no standard versatile and mobile first aid kits that are easy to carry and can be customised to varied medical professions.

Current first aid kits lack innovation and bring added anxiety to professionals when treating patients. The unpredictable demands of medical authorities in our modern world have resulted in an influx of emergency equipment and strain on the availability of first aid.

Current first-aid kits do not comply with the needs of user requirements. Factors such as weight load and transportation add to the difficulty for the generic first- aid tool box to meet this demand for emergency care. Bulky boxes or heavy back-packs, overcrowded compartments and unused equipment do not attempt to answer a simple need such as providing equipment quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

Medi-Vest® revolutionizes the way society perceives current first aid kits. With the inclusion of technology and fashion, medical first aid kits will no longer be enclosed in ordinary tool boxes or pack packs. Medi-Vest® offers a simple and innovative solution to the many problems posed by first-aid kits in the form of a light weight, easy to wear first aid vest which enclosed first-aid equipment.

When assisting a patient, Medi-Vest® will allow the professional to quickly access compartments in a matter of seconds. Depending on the event, users that require more first-aid can attach more pocket compartments onto vest or remove what is not required.

The removable equipment storage sleeves enclosed within the main front pockets allows for re-packing and equipment alteration purposes. Equipment will be stored according to what is required by the user. The equipment is organised in a logical layout. No more cluttered tool boxes displaying equipment in a disorganised manner. The elastic straps secure and fasten the equipment in place. The user can open, zip or Velcro off a compartment when necessary.

Components:

Main front pockets – sterile and non-sterile equipment (bandages, lotions and creams)
Undersleeve (adjustable) – uniform to place pockets on top. Stores disposable sharps case (back) and extra storage pocket (front).
Back-pack – defibrillator or oxygen equipment.
Sterile sharps case – sterile instruments.

Medi-Vest® is constructed in Nylon coated PVC® and Air Flow Mesh® which are light weight, breathable and easy to clean. Smart Fabric technology allows the garment to adapt to the changing temperature of the user. Medi-Vest® appears flat pack and moulded to the human form. The inbuilt (puncture proof) rubber coated Aluminium film and rigid air flow mesh material allows the pockets to flex, bend and mould to the shape and movement of the body. The compressed moulded polystyrene sharp cases avoid instruments from coming in contact with the user, increase durability, and endure contamination.

Medi-Vest® will be mass-produced. This product is versatile between various medical professionals, allowing for extensive sales to occur. The entire set with equipment is meant to be sold at a reasonable price (AUD 500 – 700) It appeals to wider range target markets within the medical industry and possibly it other sectors such as the Army, Life-Savers and other organisations which require some form of first-aid.

Medi-Vest® provides a visual identity to the user. It becomes a fashionable and recognisable vest making it enjoyable to wear and show off to the public. Medi-Vest® clearly stands from competition and it moves that extra level above all medical kits, to enhance the performance, safety and usability of the product. It distinctively aligns itself with what medical professionals of today are searching for.

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