I just got back from SOF Week and they had the SOMA Conference in NC at the same time. I don't do med shit anymore but some friend tagged me in stuff and some posts on TCCC/trauma response stuff. Just a PSA, there's a lot of real world and anecdotal evidence on why not to be a cheapass when it comes to med supplies, especially tourniquets. I get that people don't want to pay $25-$30 for a TQ and think chicom temu shit is just as good. I'll just say, would you trust it with your wife and kids? Or even your dog? If so, good luck, I hope it doesn't fail.
I'll list a couple sites that have the whys, but the top three I have seen:
1. The windlass breaks/bends
2. The TQ as a whole can't get enough tension because inferior webbing or other materials that stretch
3. The retaining mechanism and velcro fail under load
All these can mean a fatal outcome for the patient.
Training is another issue and I said something about it before. People buy IFAKs and tourniquets and don't really know how to use them. It's bad enough that soldiers and Marines who get trained still fuck them up by the numbers and then a regular person who's never touched one?? I've seen them get put on and dudes will turn them all day; still not enough tension and they look like a topknot on some Rastafari's head. It's better to just not spend the money if you're not going to learn and definitely don't buy cheap chinese shit coz its a deal or you're cheap.
I personally don't like CAT tourniquets. The windlass always bends some and it's difficult to put on thighs on American males that are in shape and worse on fat dudes who like buffets too much. I prefer the SOF tourniquet with the aluminum windlass. Better webbing too and worth every penny.
SOMA:
Fake TQ stuff:
tacmedaustralia.com.au
www.crisis-medicine.com
I'll list a couple sites that have the whys, but the top three I have seen:
1. The windlass breaks/bends
2. The TQ as a whole can't get enough tension because inferior webbing or other materials that stretch
3. The retaining mechanism and velcro fail under load
All these can mean a fatal outcome for the patient.
Training is another issue and I said something about it before. People buy IFAKs and tourniquets and don't really know how to use them. It's bad enough that soldiers and Marines who get trained still fuck them up by the numbers and then a regular person who's never touched one?? I've seen them get put on and dudes will turn them all day; still not enough tension and they look like a topknot on some Rastafari's head. It's better to just not spend the money if you're not going to learn and definitely don't buy cheap chinese shit coz its a deal or you're cheap.
I personally don't like CAT tourniquets. The windlass always bends some and it's difficult to put on thighs on American males that are in shape and worse on fat dudes who like buffets too much. I prefer the SOF tourniquet with the aluminum windlass. Better webbing too and worth every penny.
SOMA:
Fake TQ stuff:
Counterfeit Tourniquets: A Life-Threatening Issue for First Responders
As one of Australia’s leading medical equipment suppliers, we are deeply concerned about the growing issue of counterfeit tourniquets being supplied worldwide. These fake devices are ending up in the hands of first responders around the globe and pose a serious risk to patient safety, and even...
tacmedaustralia.com.au
Counterfeit tourniquets are a serious problem
Counterfeit tourniquets may look legitimate but are not made to the same quality standard. You should not rely on them
www.crisis-medicine.com
I’m not all top tier, but it’s a mix of Condor and whoever makes the original TACO pouches. I like them because they’ll keep anything I have.
