Cat Tourniquets,Rats Tourniquets Medical Combat Military Tactical Emergency Hiking Application
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My understanding is that they're standard issue to our armed forces. As long as it can withstand the scrutiny of our military, then I will too
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The other one surprised me by not being as durable as this one. In an emergency, it will get the job done.
This is not a certified product.
This is a great product, but I haven't had the experience of using it in person.
Excellent value for the money.
I recommend that you practice how to use this tourniquet before you have an emergency. It is an extremely effective tool. A picture-filled instruction manual is included with the product. Don't wait until an emergency to learn this procedure! You don't want to have to, and it's much better to be prepared! Your first step is probably to know that you will not use a tourniquet for minor bleeding, but whenever there is the possibility of additional bleeding. is that, when properly applied, if you leave it on too long, there is a risk of tissue death, which may result in amputation of the Although, if I had the choice between losing my limb and my life, I would choose my life over my limb. **Be sure to get to a hospital as soon as possible after you apply the There is no truth to the myth that tourniquet use is always associated with amputations, and it is dangerous. In a statement issued by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), it notes The damage to the muscles is nearly complete by 6 hours, and an amputation is likely. Researchers have performed several studies to determine how long a tourniquet can be used before complications develop. It can be concluded that a tourniquet may be left in place for 2 h(ours) with little risk of permanent damage. In other words, if you apply a tourniquet to your limb, you may still be able to save it, but you should seek medical attention as soon as possible so that the hospital staff.
very simple to use, but it is a good idea to put them out of the package and attempt to use them a few times so that you become familiar with them. Tourniquets like this are not groundbreaking or fancy - Having said that, the assembly appears to make great sense in the event of an emergency. It's a great idea to have one of these mounted on your homework table and a second one for your car or hiking bag if you work with tools at home. For a price like this, there's no reason not to have at least one on hand. Unlike a lot of your items, you are unlikely to ever need this, but if you do, it'll literally save your life.
It is a good idea if you are going to make one of these readily available to utilize, to educate yourself beforehand. It would be beneficial for you to practice this for a long time. Furthermore, they are not meant to be comfortable or painless when they are used properly and for the proper injury. A study published by the University of California in 1996 found that these are effective at limiting bleeding for as long as possible until medical attention is sought. It can be hard to turn a cinch when it's applied properly, but you have to make sure that the cinch is tight enough to stop Additionally, if you are not familiar with blood, blood is slick, so please pay attention to the ridges on the windlass rod if you have not dealt with much blood in the past. You'll be able to keep your grip on the product while you tighten it. While practicing with it I tightened it pretty tight and the anti-slip material prevented me from sliding off my chair. It was easy to use the slip buckle. Additionally, the Velcro on it did a good job of holding. Whenever I wear a tourniquet, I make sure that I write the time on it. This is sometimes easy and sometimes It is crucial to record the time of putting on the band, or write it down somewhere, or if you are not certain, just make a mental note. Knowing when the tourniquet was put on is imperative so that medical professionals know when to administer treatment.
This is well worth the time.