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tourniquet
A tourniquet is a constricting or compressing device used to control arterial and venous blood flow to a portion of an extremity for a period of time. Pressure is applied circumferentially around a portion of a limb at a desired location; this pressure is transferred to the walls of blood vessels, causing them to become temporarily occluded or restricted. In surgical settings, a tourniquet is used to occlude arterial blood flow following exsanguination to produce a relatively bloodless operative field and to minimize blood loss. In emergency settings, a tourniquet is used to stop traumatic bleeding such that medical care can be provided in time before the injured person bleeds out. In rehabilitation settings, a tourniquet is used to restrict arterial blood flow at a consistent and safe pressure for short periods of time during low intensity exercise to more rapidly increase muscle size and strength.
A primitive tourniquet can be made from a stick and a rope (or leather belt). The rope is made into a loop that fits over the damaged limb and the stick is inserted through the loop. The loop is tightened by twisting the stick. The primitive device may stem the flow of blood but side-effects such as soft tissue damage and nerve damage may occur due to the application of unknown, uncontrollable and excessively high pressures and pressure gradients. It is well established by evidence in the clinical literature that higher tourniquet pressures are associated with higher probabilities of tourniquet-related injuries. Modern pneumatic tourniquet systems are microcomputer-based, allowing more accurate and automatic pressure control and many important safety features to minimize the risk of patient injury. Recent trends toward personalized care has increased patient safety by allowing perioperative staff to measure and select a personalized tourniquet pressure based on the patient's Limb Occlusion Pressure, and select and apply a personalized tourniquet cuff that can adapt the shape of the tourniquet cuff to a wide range of non-cylindrical limb shapes.
Looking for recommendations on a company to help me make a TQ holder that I have designed.
I’m a Crayon eating, dumb-dumb, but I have been able to come up with a prototype that has been working very well but would like to make something that looks a bit more professional and has more longevity...
(1) Streamlight ProTac-HL - $77 retail
(1) Streamlight ProTac 1L - $55 retail
(1) handcuff key - $3 retail
(1) Kershaw Blur - $99 retail
(1) FlatPack TQ carrier -$24 retail
All these items are used but in great working order. They are simply getting rotated out of my loadout due to the fact...
I know medical equipment isn’t “sexy” or the instagram fad but it’s important. Not only to carry but to train with and know how to use. IMO if you carry a gun you should be carrying at minimum a TQ on your person as well. The likelihood of using a TQ is much higher than your firearm. Whether it...
https://www.refactortactical.com/collections/gear/products/drive-by-kit?variant=37069643146
RE Factor Tactical drive-by kit. Tan in color. The kit is missing the headrest attachment portion but could easily be attached to any form of MOLLE.
Also include is (1) CAT TQ, (2) RATS TQ, (4) packs of...
Like new, Phlster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier.
Willing to sell for $20.
Willing to trade for a fullsize 9mm OEM Glock magazine or 9mm ammunition.
Willing to ship at buyers expense.
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Message from the manufacturer:
The Flatpack is the most versatile and lowest-profile tourniquet...
How many of you carry a tourniquet on your body as part of your EDC? If you do carry one what model and where have you found it to be most comfortable and efficient to carry?
I'm selling 2x of the following:
Blue Force Gear Trauma Kit NOW!
Combat Medical System MARCH IFAK Refill Kit
Blue Force Gear Tourniquet NOW! Strap Tourniquet Holder
Combat Application Tourniquet
I opened the Combat Medical System MARCH IFAK to ensure it all fits. It does. Everything is still...
SCIENCE MARCHES ON: A Former Green Beret Rethinks the Standard-Issue Tourniquet: The story of U.S. Patent Number 9,168,044. The former Green Beret is Jeff Kirkham, InstaPundit reader, brother of sports car builder David Kirkham, and one of the founders of Black Rifle Coffee. -- via Glenn...
Tactical EMS KIT
Ranger Green with medical kit. Never used. Holds 3 AR mags close to your chest while the pouch and medical kit opens in front.
Contents Include:
2 - Olaes Trauma Bandages
1 - SOFTT-W Tourniquet
1 - 28 fr. NPA
1 - Petroleum Gauze
1 - Roll Medical Tape
- Trauma Shears...
Ranger Green medical trauma "blowout" kit. Never used.
Kit is MIL version and contents are still in vacuum sealed resealable bag with an expiration date of May 2022.
D.A.R.K. "Shingle" Trauma Kit Insert
$80 Shipped USPS or meetup near Shoreline, Lynnwood, Edmonds area.