Which supply would NOT be included in the CLS bag?

The reason IV access equipment would not be included in a Combat Lifesaver (CLS) bag is primarily due to the role and training level of a CLS. The CLS focuses on providing lifesaving care in acute situations and stabilizing casualties until higher-level medical support arrives. This typically includes using techniques that do not require advanced training or intricate procedures, such as applying tourniquets, chest seals, and combat gauze to control bleeding.

IV access equipment, on the other hand, requires specific training and skills to properly place and manage intravenous lines. This level of care is generally beyond the CLS scope and is more aligned with combat medics or higher-level medical personnel, who are equipped to handle more complex medical interventions.

By keeping the CLS bag stocked with items that can be used quickly and effectively in life-threatening scenarios—like those designed for airway management and hemorrhage control—CLS personnel can provide appropriate care that fits their training and the urgency of the combat environment.