When I was doing wilderness SAR work and spent some ER time the Dr was a great help. One morning he checked my gear and saw 2 TQs, he left and came back with 4 ace bandages. He told me if I had room in the pack to always carry more than I need and the Ace bandages work well as a TQ and to just add one on top of the other if it is not tight enough. Small town clinics with just one Dr have a ton of tricks they use. He told me my rule should be "No matter what get the patient to a Dr alive"
Self-aid is done by using your teeth to hold on to one side while wrapping the other, you can then release the side from your teeth once you've gone around enough to keep the pressure on. The self-aid application works fine.
I carry two SOFTT-W tourniquets. One on my belt and one in a med kit. I carry the the SWAT tourniquet as a secondary option for use as a tourniquet but I see it more likely to be used to keep a pressure dressing in place. Thats why I chose to include it in my kit even though I already had two tourniquets. One thing I also carry is a shemagh which has so many medical uses.
Great video sir. Agree with your assessment completely. Been carrying these for years on my person for EDC. Have other CAT and SOFT T Wide TQ's in my first aid kits, vehicles, and gear. Thanks for the information you provide!
You have a lot of great information. I’m probably not watching these in order so forgive me if I’m repeating a comment. As you wind the tourniquet around the “limb” you wind off the top of the roll. Why? It’s been easier for me to turn the roll around and wind off the bottom. Thank you, Rick
This can be made into a regular style tourniquet too. Tie knots in it and use any stick to twist it. Or lay it out full length and double/triple fold it in its width then puncture two holes through, insert a stick and twist. So this tourniquet can be a good self use and has many uses in operation. Many times you have to improvise and adapt kit.........I just explained some but there will be others if you think it through.
But you can use the SWAT-Tourniquet very good for a dog for example. In some special forces the dogs have own "IFAKs" with a SWAT-T. Somebody would say that you dont have to save a life of a dog but it saved many dogs lifes
Pro tip. a BP cuff makes a great Pressure bandage apply bandage pump up 50ish . can also use as tourniquet 150-200. down side. your BP cuff is no longer able to take the BP.
I am volunteer at the red cross. Unfortunately we aren't allowed to use a tourniquet although I have the training for it. We have learned to use gauze and hold pressure on the wound. But, if it happens that somebody lost their limb, I will ignore the rules and put on an tourniquet!
Anything that can have more than one use probably deserves space in my kit. These things may not be the best tourniquet, but since they can also be a compression bandage or a sling, they warrant taking up a little space. Think you could use one of these to make a cravat-style tourniquet?
@@MPD90 It is much harder to stop blood flow with a SWAT, and you'd have a hard time doing it on yourself. As a TQ, the CAT is more reliable. A TQ that doesn't work isn't good EDC.
Honestly I think the only reason these aren't more popular is because they don't look as tacticool on a belt or armor carrier. They can be used for a tourniquets, slings, wrapping for pressure bandages, wrapping for splints, wrapping damaged limbs in place, etc. But they don't make high speed ninja operator accessories for it.
You can if you really feel like it but tourniquets are like splints in that the only limit is your imagination basically if you can tie it around the limb and stick something long under it you can make a tourniquet. Of course in a perfect scenario you'll have what you need though
🤔 so this vs a RATS, which would you suggest for edc? I’ve bought a CAT, but it rides in my backpack. For something to ride in my pocket, which would you suggest? I’m leaning towards the RATS.
I like this and the RATS for buddy applications that may include kids, geriatric or canine. BUT I wonder how the elastic will hold up should it be in my trunk first aid for a few years befofe I need it.
Might look into a TK-4, also. Easier one-handed operation & you might have an injured hand/arm. Plus, you can wear it like a belt under your shirt to save pocket space.
You mean wrapping it around the stock or something like you would around a limb? Might be a good idea- might be all you can grab is your weapon & then you have some med-kit type of stuff on it.
+Atkrdu yeah if the pouch had Molle or something and I can run some 550 through the sling attachment points on the stock since we run single points. Or something that slides onto the sling itself if I could keep it from sliding all over the place
Tony Crimm Forget bout a face mask!! Hands On CPR is what’s taught now to the general public. You’re not going to be adding much O2 with your breathe. The key is to keep circulating the oxygenated blood still in the body until help comes. But if you have to have one, any from the Red Cross are great and you’re donating to a even worthier cause!
What about putting celox in the wound after wrapping the tourniquet? That way, when you unwrap it, it wouldn't bleed (or at least, bleed so bad). Also, I thought cutting off blood flow was the point? Would it work to maintain circulation through the tied-off area & still close up the artery?
Ah, I see. What about it healing? Like if you stopped the blood, took off the tourniquet, and just bandaged things up (possibly with whatever vulneraries on it)- would things just reweave? Maybe it depends on the degree of injury? I'm wondering about major blood vessels, tendons, and nerves in particular.
i have one of those rubber exercise bands that looks basically the same as a swat t tourniquet , i already have a CAT , does it make any sense to keep that band in my backpack as a second tourniquet ?
Great video, thanks!!! Please skinny medic, make a video on blood pulse checking!!! Arm, leg, neck, wrist? What do we do, when and how? Most of us are completely illiterate on medical stuff!!! Thanks for everything!!!
I've heard that the tension loosens if it gets wet after applied. Do you know of any real world applications of this particular tourniquet? The pluses you mention make it a great secondary tourniquet to keep in your kit. For now I've been keeping cravats as secondary tourniquets.
I know I'm way late to the party here, but I know green side (Marine Infantry) Navy corpsmen who have used the SWAT T in Iraq and Afghanistan, on humans as well as military working dogs. They said it's a fantastic piece of gear in a ton of ways, and if they were concerned about slippage, they'd run a strip of 100 mph tape around it to lock it in. I hope my very late reply helps.
I would, it is both cheaper and more compact that a cat tourniquet and as be demonstrated it makes for a good compression band for compression bandages. I like to keep one of these in my pocket and a cat 7 in my backpack.
Hey Skinny it's been awhile. I have a swat t on the way. I would really like to talk to you about setting up my emergency bag. I have a decent set up based on my experience as a home health/ wound care nurse, but would appreciate any pointers/advice you would care to offer. Take care.
Do you wound pack after applying a tourniquet? And if you do wound pack would you apply an Israeli bandage? Or could you just apply the Israeli bandage alone? Or just wrap the wound in gauze after putting on a tourniquet?
Wound packing is mainly for junctional injuries like a shoulder or hip area. If you wound pack you need something to keep it there so yes an IB would work. An IB could work alone but it’s have to very very tight. You can wrap the wound if you want but that’s just keeping debris out really if the bleeding has stopped
I Hope you will answer this question. You have a wound and it is an artery, leg or arm. Could you use the tourniquet to stop the bleeding, then pack the wound, apply a pressure bandage, then slowly release the tourniquet to see if you have controlled the bleeding? I trust your opinion and hope you can answer. Thanks for keeping your vids K.I.S.S for us.
Yes you can apply a TQ and then wound pack. I would look at doing this if it were going to be an extended time before I could get the patient to help. Extended time being past 3-4 hours.
I used my teeth , let gravity hang my arm down. Then used my teeth to hold one end then put tq over the arm. Wrapped and pulled few wraps till the bright red quit . I would have LOVED TO HAVE A CAT , RAT
5:30 Do you refer to a combat situation or also unharmful environment? I thought tourniquets should only be applied as a last resort, when pinching the artery, elevating the extremity and pressure bandages are of no use to stop the bleeding.
Those techniques are good but have been "abandoned" for the quicker application of apply direct pressure or pressure bandage , allow "appropriate" time based on bleeding, then go to tourniquet in the event of life threatening bleeding. These techniques have even been being taught in American Heart Association First Aid classes since 2010 and were continued in the new 2015 guidelines. EMS has also adopted this manner of care for a few years now. The "old" way isn't bad but in a time of crisis it can "waste" precious time and allow for to much blood loss.
+Brian Ferrante there's no reason to not apply a tourniquet, in the civilian side you're going to be able to get them to medical care long before any damage is caused by a tourniquet. TQs are quick and effective and you can always reassess and convert to packing/pressure dressing as needed.
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When I was doing wilderness SAR work and spent some ER time the Dr was a great help. One morning he checked my gear and saw 2 TQs, he left and came back with 4 ace bandages. He told me if I had room in the pack to always carry more than I need and the Ace bandages work well as a TQ and to just add one on top of the other if it is not tight enough. Small town clinics with just one Dr have a ton of tricks they use. He told me my rule should be "No matter what get the patient to a Dr alive"
Ace bandages make great pressure bandages.
On younger children (
You are correct
interesting point! Thank you.
I was wondering what tourniquet you would use on children. .thanks!!!
Great video! One of your best~ Thanks for the info.
Thank you!
Self-aid is done by using your teeth to hold on to one side while wrapping the other, you can then release the side from your teeth once you've gone around enough to keep the pressure on. The self-aid application works fine.
I carry two SOFTT-W tourniquets. One on my belt and one in a med kit. I carry the the SWAT tourniquet as a secondary option for use as a tourniquet but I see it more likely to be used to keep a pressure dressing in place. Thats why I chose to include it in my kit even though I already had two tourniquets. One thing I also carry is a shemagh which has so many medical uses.
Sounds like you have a great setup!
Just got a swat T today, thanks for the video
Great video sir. Agree with your assessment completely. Been carrying these for years on my person for EDC. Have other CAT and SOFT T Wide TQ's in my first aid kits, vehicles, and gear. Thanks for the information you provide!
You have a lot of great information. I’m probably not watching these in order so forgive me if I’m repeating a comment. As you wind the tourniquet around the “limb” you wind off the top of the roll. Why? It’s been easier for me to turn the roll around and wind off the bottom.
Thank you,
Rick
This can be made into a regular style tourniquet too. Tie knots in it and use any stick to twist it. Or lay it out full length and double/triple fold it in its width then puncture two holes through, insert a stick and twist. So this tourniquet can be a good self use and has many uses in operation. Many times you have to improvise and adapt kit.........I just explained some but there will be others if you think it through.
First tuck is done with the end in the mouth, then just wrap it as you normally would.
Thanks for the review Skinny Medic and have a great Memorial Day.
Thank you!
But you can use the SWAT-Tourniquet very good for a dog for example. In some special forces the dogs have own "IFAKs" with a SWAT-T. Somebody would say that you dont have to save a life of a dog but it saved many dogs lifes
Great video, extremely well explained and helpful. Thank you, and God bless you for sharing your knowledge and instruction. Everyone should view this.
how effective does this hold when it is covered in blood, water, mud, etc? Thanks in advance. love all your videos please keep it up!
It would be more difficult
There are videos on RUclips showing applications with water and blood involved
Pro tip. a BP cuff makes a great Pressure bandage apply bandage pump up 50ish . can also use as tourniquet 150-200. down side. your BP cuff is no longer able to take the BP.
Im guessing you probably want to use a nice bp cuff for this since the cheaper ones might not be made for that pressure?
@@Dragonstorm1557GAMING to stop a bleed, who gaf?
I just bought mine from you! Thanks for the quick shipping and video review! I will be purchasing more supplies from you soon! Thanks again!
Thank you!
I am volunteer at the red cross. Unfortunately we aren't allowed to use a tourniquet although I have the training for it. We have learned to use gauze and hold pressure on the wound.
But, if it happens that somebody lost their limb, I will ignore the rules and put on an tourniquet!
D VoZ fuck the rules if you have the training and it saves someone’s life that’s all that matters at the end of the day
Anything that can have more than one use probably deserves space in my kit. These things may not be the best tourniquet, but since they can also be a compression bandage or a sling, they warrant taking up a little space.
Think you could use one of these to make a cravat-style tourniquet?
Chris Brooks They make a great EDC.
Yeah, Im going to switch out my CATs in my EDC
@@xifel72 the CAT is a much better tq. This thing can be useful, but it's not a good tq. Add a SWAT, keep the CAT.
@@MPD90 It is much harder to stop blood flow with a SWAT, and you'd have a hard time doing it on yourself. As a TQ, the CAT is more reliable. A TQ that doesn't work isn't good EDC.
Honestly I think the only reason these aren't more popular is because they don't look as tacticool on a belt or armor carrier. They can be used for a tourniquets, slings, wrapping for pressure bandages, wrapping for splints, wrapping damaged limbs in place, etc. But they don't make high speed ninja operator accessories for it.
I assume that you can remove it from the packaging when you put it in your bag? Since you're not putting it directly on the wound
yes
Wow! where i can find the "Don't shoot paramedic" patch? Thank you Skinny!
I don't know where they get them, but Orangeburg County EMS uses them. And they're shot at anyway.
@@PalmettoNDN eh yes...
Got a dog recently & we go camping. I've been thinking about 1st aid for him, thanks. Maybe a video with Vet Ranch?
Doggo medic!
What is the shelf life of the s.w.a.t. tourniquet. Since it’s basically rubber do I need to replace it every year? MikeinMinnesota
It comes sterile wrapped in a UV proof bag. It's good forever until you take it out and play with it.
Great video, just watch the swat-t instructional video and self application can work if you bite one end then start wrapping around arm .
I wonder if you can diy swat-t tourniquets out by buying and modifying bicycle inner tubes
You can if you really feel like it but tourniquets are like splints in that the only limit is your imagination basically if you can tie it around the limb and stick something long under it you can make a tourniquet. Of course in a perfect scenario you'll have what you need though
Excellent video.
🤔 so this vs a RATS, which would you suggest for edc? I’ve bought a CAT, but it rides in my backpack. For something to ride in my pocket, which would you suggest? I’m leaning towards the RATS.
what about a video about folding a CAT?
I can
I like this and the RATS for buddy applications that may include kids, geriatric or canine. BUT I wonder how the elastic will hold up should it be in my trunk first aid for a few years befofe I need it.
RATS is trash.
What is your favorite tourniquet for edc?
So I have a giant roll of red PT elastic exorcise band. Can I just cut a length off that and carry it as a secondary tourniquet?
Thanks for this one! These look pretty versatile. Will complement my kit with some
Awesome
Might look into a TK-4, also. Easier one-handed operation & you might have an injured hand/arm. Plus, you can wear it like a belt under your shirt to save pocket space.
+Atkrdu yeah I've been looking at those too to put in a small pouch and lash it to my m4 or my sling.
You mean wrapping it around the stock or something like you would around a limb? Might be a good idea- might be all you can grab is your weapon & then you have some med-kit type of stuff on it.
+Atkrdu yeah if the pouch had Molle or something and I can run some 550 through the sling attachment points on the stock since we run single points. Or something that slides onto the sling itself if I could keep it from sliding all over the place
Sometimes I wish there was not so many types. I don't know which is best and don't want one of each (two perhaps)
I understand that
Could you use it as a chest seal?
What would you recommend for a CPR face mask? I have heard that CPR has been more useful recently and i want to put a face mask in my kit.
Thanks!
Tony Crimm Forget bout a face mask!! Hands On CPR is what’s taught now to the general public. You’re not going to be adding much O2 with your breathe. The key is to keep circulating the oxygenated blood still in the body until help comes. But if you have to have one, any from the Red Cross are great and you’re donating to a even worthier cause!
@@bat29man that's not true. It's still being taught 30:2. They changed it from hands only back to compression and breath. I'm a CPR/FA AED instructor.
What about putting celox in the wound after wrapping the tourniquet? That way, when you unwrap it, it wouldn't bleed (or at least, bleed so bad). Also, I thought cutting off blood flow was the point? Would it work to maintain circulation through the tied-off area & still close up the artery?
Maybe in some situations where transport would take many, many hours. In civilian EMS, once that TK is on, no first responder is going to take it off.
Ah, I see. What about it healing? Like if you stopped the blood, took off the tourniquet, and just bandaged things up (possibly with whatever vulneraries on it)- would things just reweave? Maybe it depends on the degree of injury? I'm wondering about major blood vessels, tendons, and nerves in particular.
Very good video.
Thanks
i have one of those rubber exercise bands that looks basically the same as a swat t tourniquet , i already have a CAT , does it make any sense to keep that band in my backpack as a second tourniquet ?
Good Morning !!! I am interested in the orange CPR mask in the background. Is that the one you sell in a hard-case with a one way valve?
email me at dietrich@medicalgearoutfitters.com
Thanks for the info
Thank you
Great video, thanks!!! Please skinny medic, make a video on blood pulse checking!!! Arm, leg, neck, wrist? What do we do, when and how? Most of us are completely illiterate on medical stuff!!! Thanks for everything!!!
Good video idea
Is the swat t good for 1 year old children? Or any tourniquet for that matter?
How slippery does it get when bloody (or wet)? Will the tuck stay? or is there a chance of it sliding out?
same question I had- curious about this as well.
From everything I have seen it does stay tucked, now I think it would be harder to handle once it got bloody. I have not used this one in the field.
I've heard that the tension loosens if it gets wet after applied. Do you know of any real world applications of this particular tourniquet? The pluses you mention make it a great secondary tourniquet to keep in your kit. For now I've been keeping cravats as secondary tourniquets.
No real world applications this one. I spoke to a few people who have and they liked it for buddy aid.
I know I'm way late to the party here, but I know green side (Marine Infantry) Navy corpsmen who have used the SWAT T in Iraq and Afghanistan, on humans as well as military working dogs. They said it's a fantastic piece of gear in a ton of ways, and if they were concerned about slippage, they'd run a strip of 100 mph tape around it to lock it in.
I hope my very late reply helps.
@@scout3058 Excellent advice!
Will you be offering the SWAT-T through your store anytime soon?
Maybe but I don't have immediate plans
Would you recommend this for a backup tq?
I would, it is both cheaper and more compact that a cat tourniquet and as be demonstrated it makes for a good compression band for compression bandages. I like to keep one of these in my pocket and a cat 7 in my backpack.
Hey Skinny it's been awhile. I have a swat t on the way. I would really like to talk to you about setting up my emergency bag. I have a decent set up based on my experience as a home health/ wound care nurse, but would appreciate any pointers/advice you would care to offer. Take care.
email me at dietrich@medicalgearoutfitters.com
+SkinnyMedic I will do an inventory Saturday and email you, I'm at work during the week.
Do you wound pack after applying a tourniquet? And if you do wound pack would you apply an Israeli bandage? Or could you just apply the Israeli bandage alone? Or just wrap the wound in gauze after putting on a tourniquet?
Wound packing is mainly for junctional injuries like a shoulder or hip area. If you wound pack you need something to keep it there so yes an IB would work. An IB could work alone but it’s have to very very tight. You can wrap the wound if you want but that’s just keeping debris out really if the bleeding has stopped
Thank you.
Thank you!
I Hope you will answer this question. You have a wound and it is an artery, leg or arm. Could you use the tourniquet to stop the bleeding, then pack the wound, apply a pressure bandage, then slowly release the tourniquet to see if you have controlled the bleeding? I trust your opinion and hope you can answer.
Thanks for keeping your vids K.I.S.S for us.
Yes you can apply a TQ and then wound pack. I would look at doing this if it were going to be an extended time before I could get the patient to help. Extended time being past 3-4 hours.
Thanks Brother for replying. It helps clarify our doubts when you take the time to answer.
What i like about it is that its airplane friendly
I used my teeth , let gravity hang my arm down. Then used my teeth to hold one end then put tq over the arm. Wrapped and pulled few wraps till the bright red quit .
I would have LOVED TO HAVE A CAT , RAT
How about dry rot?
I'm a RATS guy myself! In my humble opinion it's the most user friendly and versatile TQ on the market.
For the same effectiveness rate I prefer to hope and pray
Supported by no legitimate medical community nor TCCC.
@Roy&Brittany Ayers please provide evidence of your opinion which no one in the legitimate medical community nor evidence agrees with you on.
will a bungee cord can be used as a knock off rats tourniquet
I guess so, it would be tough on a leg to get blood flow completely shut off.
+SkinnyMedic thanks
I like your style. Thanks from Texas. May Jesus Christ bless you.
Thank you very much!
I dont understand why these tourniquets are so expensive. these are so universal like Triangular bandages.
5:30 Do you refer to a combat situation or also unharmful environment? I thought tourniquets should only be applied as a last resort, when pinching the artery, elevating the extremity and pressure bandages are of no use to stop the bleeding.
No, wound packing is slow. Your patient can bleed out quickly with a femoral artery pumping out.
Those techniques are good but have been "abandoned" for the quicker application of apply direct pressure or pressure bandage , allow "appropriate" time based on bleeding, then go to tourniquet in the event of life threatening bleeding. These techniques have even been being taught in American Heart Association First Aid classes since 2010 and were continued in the new 2015 guidelines. EMS has also adopted this manner of care for a few years now. The "old" way isn't bad but in a time of crisis it can "waste" precious time and allow for to much blood loss.
+Brian Ferrante there's no reason to not apply a tourniquet, in the civilian side you're going to be able to get them to medical care long before any damage is caused by a tourniquet. TQs are quick and effective and you can always reassess and convert to packing/pressure dressing as needed.
Try holding the end in your teeth then wrap your arm. Might work in a pinch.
I do thank that is the only way. Thanks for the help
wrap it around permanent marker so you can note the time on injured person's skin
You just have to practice applying it single hand
Not much different than the pink Russian rubber ones. Just a bit wider.
you got to remember that you are trying to pinch the artery against the bone
Looks like a basic black elastic bandage used at physical therapy clinics lol
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