Think fast: If you’re wounded in a dynamic or active-threat
environment, are you adequately prepared to apply a tourniquet to prevent
exsanguination (bleeding to death)? It’s worth your time to do your due
diligence in learning how to effectively apply one, by yourself or in
conjunction with others. After all, being able to control a life-threatening
hemorrhage will certainly aid you in successfully completing your
tactical-based mission objectives.
First and foremost, you’re going to need a reliable
tourniquet – many times, lives are lost due to inappropriately applied
tourniquets caused by slack in the strap. But with the new SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet, you can effectively negate these tourniquet-related
deficiencies. Here’s how:
As an innovative force in the development of life-saving
gear, SAM Medical fully realizes the hardships that come standard with any
challenging mission. This is why the SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet is specifically made
for those who eagerly confront adversity. Intuitively designed for rapid
application courtesy of its uniquely constructed precision tab, it requires
less windlass turns, enabling easier, more streamlined training. Windlass
C-Hooks firmly hold its metal windlass rod thanks to an intuitive, angular
design, which allows for easy, efficient windlass locking.
Its TRUEFORCE™ buckle technology utilizes baseline-force control to activate locking prongs, thereby eliminating nearly all tourniquet
slack, which removes the risk of exsanguination occurring. Extremely sturdy, it
easily exceeds MIL-STD810G for durability, so you can rely on it to take a
beating and still be ready to use at a moment’s notice.
Inclement-weather conditions and dirt can severely hinder
Velcro-dependant tourniquets, which can make them ineffective when they’re
needed most. The SAM XT Extremity Tourniquet is immune to these obstacles because
of its all-weather precision strap, which is constructed of a single-layer,
nylon-webbing material. Additionally, the webbing features intervaled holes
that lock with its TRUFORCE™ Buckle Technology, thereby creating a consistent,
efficient primary security system. Specifically, the TRUFORCE™ Buckle
Technology auto locks to engage strap holes within a circumferential range of
5.5 to 35 inches (13.9 to 88.9 centimeters).
