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SWAT-T Tourniquet
The SWAT-Tourniquet™ 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.
The SWAT-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.
The SWAT-T™ is a latex-free multipurpose device!
Other 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.
Tourniquet
A 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.
Pressure Dressing
The 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.
Elastic Bandage
The 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.
Background of the SWAT-T Tournqiuet
The 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.
This tourniquet is included in our Responder Trauma Kit and Rescue Essentials Tactical Ankle Medical Kit.
Blue Trainer version also available.
Specifications and Restrictions for the SWAT-T Tourniquet
Physical Properties of the SWAT-T and durability testing
Minimum recommended operating temp. -65° F (-53° C)
Maximum recommended operating temp. 180° F (82° C)
Preferred long-term storage conditions cool and dry environment.
Electrical Resistivity - excellent
Dielectric Strength - excellent
Water Resistance - excellent
Abrasion Resistance - excellent
Resiliency - excellent
Alkali - good
Oxidation - good
Heat Aging Resistance - good
Acid (dilute)- good
Acid (concentrate) - fair
Gas Permeability - fair
Petroleum Products - not recommended
Durability TestingCyclic loading occurred at > 5000 cycles of 250% strain. This test yielded results that were similar between the pre-stretched trial and after 5000 stretches (at 250% strain).
This 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.
***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). Training should be accomplished with a device dedicated for training.
Specifications
- Dimensions 6" H x 3" W x 1/2" D (packaged)
- Dimensions 4" x 56" (before stretch)
- Weight 4 oz
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SWAT Tourniquet
I'm a big fan of the product and have carried it for years, as a paramedic and deputy sheriff. Great tool for MCI kits.
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Practical size
I purchased this as part of my EDC stuff after attending a tactical med/Stop the Bleed class last summer taught by a trauma surgeon who is also a SWAT doctor. We practiced with numerous types of tourniquets on each other & this was 1 he suggested that could be carried in a pocket/purse/IFAK by anybody due to it's small packaged size & multi-function capability. My CAT is too bulky for my purse or smaller bag so this is a perfect alternative.
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SWAT-T
Two is one and one is none. I've kept SOF-T and SWAT-T tourniquets in my home, cars and range bags for years, although there's never been a need to use them. Besides a tourniquet, the SWAT-Ts can double as a compression bandage with rolled gauze when all else fails. All these years later I still live by the Boy Scout motto, "Be Prepared." A big shout out to Rescue-essentials who is my go to supplier for all things first aid and tac-med supplies.
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Worth every dollar
I have bought 2 so far, in both colors. The orange is for my motorcycle. The black for my range bag/ chest rig. I like this product because it is easier to pack/ carry then a standard tourniquet and can be used as a pressure dressing. When I tell other riders I carry a tourniquet in my motorcycle bag, I often get "that's a great idea". Never can be over preped.
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Swat-T Tourniquet
Have been looking for a small easy to carry tourniquet. This fit the bill. I’m no medic, but this would be easy to use. I ride a motorcycle and do a lot of shooting. You never know when you’d need it
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Compact and Versatile
With its compact size, the Swat-T can be carried in every kit. I have one in my EDC, as well as in my trauma kit. They can also be used as a general wrap, or combined with gauze, a suitable pressure dressing. Amazing product.
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Excellent "Multitool"
The SWAT-T tourniquet is small enough for me to carry everywhere in my pocket, yet it can double as a pressure dressing or a tourniquet. Just as I carry a firearm wherever I go, so too will I carry basic first aid that could save someone's life in the event of traumatic injury.
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Perfect size
This is the perfect size to slip in your back pocket for EDC, feels/looks like a wallet.
