Developed by a former SOF Medic, the SWAT-T is a multi-function tourniquet and trauma care device. While useful as a tourniquet, the SWAT-T also can be used as a pressure dressing and elastic bandage, and can be applied more rapidly and higher into the groin and axilla than other more traditional tourniquets. The SWAT-T also takes less space, costs lest, and thanks to its intuitive design requires less training than traditional tourniquets. I gotta tell you, I like the SWAT-T. It’s the only occlusive tourniquet that I know about so it can be used as a tourniquet or a pressure dressing.
For additional questions, TEMS has allowed us to share this Q&A sheet. To read it, click SWAT-T Q&A.
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It looks like an innovation that will save lives.
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While they are a much better way to go, functionally vs. a windlass type, there is one condition under which I’m not so sure about a self-apply: Wet. As in bloody.
Time to whip up some Kensington Gore…
Works well, even when wet and bloody. Tried it on a shift on ambulance. If you’re from Europe check also swat-t.eu, there are more videos.
Thanks for the first hand account (sorry). Really dig on the ability to double-dip for compression bandages. Doesn’t look like it will be much bigger than the TK-4s I currently pack. Not sure about the future: I’ve heard that TK-4s are supposed to be changing, most notably the length of the band.
I don’t know how I would feel about this. I work with explosives and a big problem is amputation due to blast which leaves a nasty stump. I’m not sure this little guy would stop the bleeding entirely.
Read the case reports on the SWAT-T site. Might change your mind. Tourniquet that can become a pressure bandage? I’ll take ten.
Can you apply it with one hand?
nevermind. Just watched the video and saw the one hand application. I would have to get one and try one handed applications to see for myself.
Sounds great! I had a few reservations but the Q&A and video pretty much laid those to rest.
I dunno how they stick but if it works when wet, bloody, or dirty, I don’t feel bad about dropping it by accident, dusting it off, and sticking it back on again.
That it doubles as a pressure bandage and probably does a better job than Israeli bandages or regular old gauze rolls or cravats is just added bonus. Kinda wanna see these implemented in civilian EMS…..someday lol.
Might buy a few to pack as pressure vz Dave’s and keep as seconds to a traditional tourniquet
What is the difference between this as standard Therabands? Looks just like it other than the markongs.