Arterial tourniquets can be used to control severe haemorrhaging. The correct use of a tourniquet can prevent the onset of shock that occurs with severe blood loss and can help prevent death. There are numerous tourniquets on the market and there are many factors to consider when purchasing such as; size, ease of storage and safety closures. Find out more about all the different types of tourniquets on offer at MedTree.
SAM Junctional Tourniquet (SJT)
The SAM junctional tourniquet has been specifically designed to control bleeding where tourniquets would not be effective such as inguinal junctional haemorrhage, axilla haemorrhage and pelvic fractures. This device is compact and offers a simple 4 step process to applying (typically under 25 seconds). This tourniquet offers a target compression device to be placed at or near the injury site and pumped until the bleeding stops. The patented buckle on this device provides the correct amount of force every time so this is ideal for environments where over-tightening or under-tightening could be harmful. Purchase online here.
SWAT-T Stretch Wrap and Tuck Tourniquet
The SWAT-T tourniquet provides a simple device that should be used as a pressure dressing when a haemorrhage is controlled or for venous and capillary oozing. Simply place your sterile dressing or haemostatic dressing over the injury and then wrap the SWAT-T around the area. The Stretch, Wrap and Tuck Tourniquet is easy to learn and simple to use. Purchase online here.
The ACT Tourniquet is a simple, cost-effective and intuitive pull and stretch tourniquet for severe bleeding. Designed for self-application this tourniquet is designed to allow public access to bleeding control in a compact and affordable manner. The application is as simple as Apply, Compress & Tuck. This device is supplied within the ACT-PAK Personal Aid Kit (Basic) or as a stand-alone item. Purchase online here.
CAT – Combat Application Tourniquet
The CAT tourniquet is designed for haemorrhage control in combat situations, it is a small and lightweight one-handed device that completely occludes arterial blood flow in the event of a traumatic wound. This device provides true circumferential pressure due to the windless system with a free moving internal bang. Once tightened the windlass is locked in place securely via the Velcro strap. Purchase online here.
SOFTT-Special Operations Forces Tactical Tourniquet
Issued to soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan by the US Army the SOFTT tourniquet is designed for one-hand application and is suitable for hard to reach injuries. This device has two latches used to secure the metal handle, whilst only one latch is required for the tourniquet to be effective the second latch provides even more security. Ideal for outdoor environments the safety locking feature can withstand dirt, mud, water and sand. This device can also easily be repaired if it becomes damaged. Purchase online here.
MAT – Mechanical Advantage Tourniquet
Ranked first in recent US military studies, the Mechanical Advantage Tourniquet provides rapid application and complete arterial occlusion within 10 seconds. This device significantly improves patient survivability in pre-hospital trauma situations. This tourniquet is now part of the Tactical Emergency Medical training course of many police departments and is being utilised by EMS services and ER departments. Purchase online here.
The SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet is designed for rapid application and features an innovative design that requires fewer windlass turns. With the TRUEFORCE auto-lock buckle technology, this device addresses the main cause of failed tourniquet application, slack by incorporating innovative baseline force control, activating the locking prongs. The TRUEFORCE Buckle technology auto-locks to engage strap holes within circumferential range: 5.5 in – 35 in (13.9 cm – 88.9 cm). Purchase online here.
For more information about the type on tourniquets available for purchase contact a member of the team at MedTree on 01952 565656