{"product_id":"swat-t-tourniquet","title":"SWAT-T Tourniquet","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/3510\/6106\/files\/gsa-adv-logo_e46ae5c7-4482-404b-8cd0-c8e659a4006e.png?v=1774431930\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"237\"\u003eSWAT-T Tourniquet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe SWAT-Tourniquet\u003cstrong\u003e™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique and multipurpose dressing. Its name provides a description for usage Stretch, Wrap, and Tuck, but also the communities for whom it was developed - military and civilian Special Weapons and Tactics teams. These teams operate in an environment that has a high incidence of penetrating trauma, and most (two-thirds) of preventable deaths in the operational environment are from extremity bleeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe SWAT T Tourniquet allows a more rapid means to control extremity bleeding, and allows application higher into the groin and axilla than other tourniquets. Its ease of application is one of its greatest benefits; individuals can effectively apply it in seconds with little to no prior training. At a third of the cost and weight of other combat used tourniquets, this tourniquet should find its way forward with every tactical operator. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"left\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SWAT-T\u003cstrong\u003e™\u003c\/strong\u003e is a latex-free multipurpose device!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eOther tourniquets are a one-use device. As we know the operational environment requires personnel and equipment to be both durable and versatile. The SWAT-T is a durable tourniquet. It has been advanced aged and heat\/cold tested. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"”title-tab-content”\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eTourniquet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eA tourniquet is to be applied when bleeding is severe (arterial) and loss of life is of greatest concern. In most patients, tourniquets have proven to be safe for a minimum of two hours, and for up to 6 hours without problems. When used properly all tourniquets may cause loss of limb. This is a necessary risk, to bring our patients home at the end of the day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"”title-tab-content”\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003ePressure Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe SWAT-T can and should be used as a pressure dressing, when hemorrhage is to be controlled, or for venous and capillary oozing. Place your sterile dressing (or standard gauze) then wrap the SWAT-T around the extremity. You can then tuck or tape the end, which will maintain pressure on the wound (preventing further contamination and re-bleeding). If the endpoints are met on the dressing you may have a tourniquet and should check for good blood return in the extremity (pulse and capillary refill), or you risk the complications associated with all tourniquets. Pressure dressings should be left in place until definitive wound management can be accomplished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"”title-tab-content”\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eElastic Bandage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe SWAT-T can and should be used as an elastic bandage (example: ACE Wrap). Use the dressing to hold ice near sprains and strains, stabilize a twisted knee\/ankle, or to sling a shoulder. The dressing can also be used to loosely apply pressure across the chest or abdomen. This can be to help close and protect wounds, contain abdominal contents in evisceration, or to assist in stabilization of the pelvis in blunt pelvic trauma. The SWAT-T can be used to splint an extremity to the body, other leg, or to a rigid object for immobilization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"”title-tab-content”\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eBackground of the SWAT-T Tourniquet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe SWAT-T was developed by a former Operator\/Medic with 14 years experience in Operational Medicine -former USAF Para-rescue Journeyman (Para-Jumper or PJ)), Contractor DOJ\/FBI SWAT Operations, National Registry Paramedic, and Emergency Medicine Physician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis tourniquet is included in many of our kits, including the \u003ca href=\"\/sideways-ifak\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sideways IFAK\"\u003eSideways IFAK\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/POPTK-patrol-officers-pocket-trauma-kit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Patrol Officer's Pocket Trauma Kit (POPTK) - Law Enforcement IFAK\"\u003ePatrol Officer's Pocket Trauma Kit (POPTK)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/plain-clothes-carry-medical-kit-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plain Clothes Carry IFAK\"\u003ePlain Clothes Carry IFAK\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"\/RE-tactical-ankle-medical-kit\/\"\u003eRescue Essentials Tactical Ankle Medical Kit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/swat-t-tourniquet-blue-trainer\/\"\u003eBlue Trainer\u003c\/a\u003e version also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"”title-tab-content”\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecifications and Restrictions for the SWAT-T Tourniquet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Properties of the SWAT-T and durability testing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMinimum recommended operating temp. -65° F (-53° C) \u003cbr\u003eMaximum recommended operating temp. 180° F (82° C)\u003cbr\u003ePreferred long-term storage conditions cool and dry environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eElectrical Resistivity - excellent\u003cbr\u003eDielectric Strength - excellent\u003cbr\u003eWater Resistance - excellent \u003cbr\u003eAbrasion Resistance - excellent \u003cbr\u003eResiliency - excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e Alkali - good \u003cbr\u003eOxidation - good \u003cbr\u003eHeat Aging Resistance - good \u003cbr\u003eAcid (dilute)- good \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e Acid (concentrate) - fair\u003cbr\u003eGas Permeability - fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e Petroleum Products - not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caddress style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDurability Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/address\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eCyclic loading occurred at \u0026gt; 5000 cycles of 250% strain. This test yielded results that were similar between the pre-stretched trial and after 5000 stretches (at 250% strain). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis testing is well beyond what is needed for the SWAT-T to function as a tourniquet. The SWAT-T has been tested to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and frozen for weeks. The SWAT-T has been brought to 212 degrees (in boiling water) and allowed to cool to room temperature. Heat and cold tested devices performed well immediately after removal from their respective environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e***While durable and multi-purpose, the SWAT-T is still a medical device and should be treated as such. Damaged or soiled devices should be discarded (bio-hazard if soiled). 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