Ratcheting Medical Tourniquet (RMT), 2"

I recently had to apply a tourniquet for someone and needed to replace it. I used a Rapid Stop ratcheting tourniquet and it did what it was supposed to do! I bought the RMT to replace it in my line up as I prefer ratcheting style tourniquets to any windlass style and couldn’t immediately find a replacement Rapid Stop.

I do have several windlass varieties in my various first aid kits and believe fully in them, but I appreciate that the ratcheting style’s don't loosen up when applied unless you loosen them and they are very easy to get occlusion if properly applied - important advantages for self application! They are also just plain faster in my experience.

I think the Rapid stop has an advantage over the RMT with its quick clasp release buckle so that trapped limb application is possible, but it’s 1.5” width keeps it off the ctccc list. IMO the RMT has a more intuitive ratchet, making release or loosening more positive for me. The RMT is faster anytime it’s not a trapped limb type application I think the wider 2” width causes quicker occlusion due to a wider pressure application to the limb. I can only imagine how fast the 3” version would be. If the RMT had a quick clasp release buckle too, it would be utterly perfect!

Additionally you don’t need a practice model for ratcheting tourniquets, these things are tough, use them to practice with. I carried and practiced with my Rapid Stop for years and see no reason why the RMT won’t do just as well.

Not really sure how to rate something I hope never to need to use, but this does seem to be quality construction and the 2” width should cause less tissue damage if I do need it.

By far the tightest I have been able to get a TQ on my leg. Only issue so far is one hand application on arms

Excellent all around tourniquet. Simple operation with a little training. Simple and effective is what you want if you are in a situation that you need to use this. Down side is no holders made for this piece of kit yet, but not a deal breaker. I carry the RMT 2" along with the RAT for EDC

Items arrived in Aus. well packaged and quite quickly. Happy with product and service.

One of the better arterial tourniquets on the market. Good price and excellent delivery time

*like the product says, you need to practice with it so you know how to use it properly* like any Tournequte (TQ). A key factor is getting the cinch as tight as possible for ratchet to be effective.

This style only uses gross motor skills to apply unlike some others, which is important for when your addrenaline is going and you have other threats to focus on. I keep this as my personal TQ and a cat t for others.

This TQ is alittle bulky when folded due to the ratchet so i keep it flat and tucked into the soft plate pocket of my vest as there doesnt seem to be a good holster for it yet. Really cant notice it when flat and the ratchet buckle makes for an easy grab to deploy. It is easy to deploy once preset.

Only downside ive found is the color options, black or dark blue would be nice to wear on the outside of the uniform, but not necessary.