Single handed self-application requires only gross motor skills. Quickly secure the tourniquet above wound without dexterous routing through buckles or over injured or trapped limbs - even with gloves on. Mechanical clasp avoids hook and loop Velcro closure that can be compromised by dirt and grit. Vastly improve time to occlusion.
Large and rugged 2 Inch D-Ring is easily grasped. Does not require a stabilizing hand. Supplies a 2:1 mechanical advantage prior to ratcheting. Will not slip, does not require using your teeth to stop it from spinning around your arm. A mechanical advantage of 8:1 makes it easier and quicker to achieve high compression forces.
Dual latch release provides a secure hold that allows quick removal. Fits vast majority of adult limb sizes from 7 - 33 Inches. A perfect fit on limbs from the 1. Percentile of female upper arm sizes to the 99. Percentile of male upper thigh sizes. 600N tensile strength is 3 times stronger than the 200N needed to fully occlude blood flow. Mil-W-17337 spec; 1.5 inch wide with 8,000N breaking strength and superior abrasion resistance. INTEGRATED INSTRUCTION & TIME RECORD LABEL.2-step process clearly marked on the tourniquet. Step 1 indicated with stitched waterproof vinyl tags resistant to wear and tear. Step 2 indicated in large print right in the plastic of the ratchet handle.
A time record label is located behind the d-ring strap below the quick clasp. Award winning product design with patents pending.
A suite of inventions position Rapid Stop Tourniquet as a market leader in speed and efficacy. MIT Soldier Design Competition awarded the RapidStop Tourniquet the most promising non-weapon tech in 2014. Made in New York, entirely of components made in the USA.
Requires only gross motor skills for reliable and rapid full occlusion in just 11 seconds. Police, firefighters and EMTs are often first on the scene in civilian medical emergencies.
RapidStop® Tourniquet can be easily carried and deployed by these service personnel to save lives. For use as a life-saving device in high-stress trauma situations such as military tactical combat where application time is critical. Only gross motor skills are required to operate the RapidStop® Tourniquet. In places where people work daily with dangerous equipment on a construction site, oil rig, lumber yard, machine shop or distribution warehouse, RapidStop® Tourniquet should be at hand to mitigate the risk of death through serious limb injury. Whether hunting, camping, rock climbing, or mountain biking for leisure, the risks of extreme trauma due to accidents are real.
RapidStop® Tourniquet should be an essential piece of kit for any outdoor adventurer. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Personal, Field Gear\First Aid, Medic Gear". The seller is "x1safety" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.