Swat-t tourniquet

The SWAT-Tourniquet is a unique and multipurpose dressings. 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 can be used as a tourniquet, pressure dressing, as well as a elastic bandage to hold ice near sprains and strains, stabilize a twisted knee/ankle, or to sling a shoulder.       

The SWAT-T is a durable tourniquet. It has been advanced aged and heat/cold tested. This device will not fail! The SWAT-T has an extended shelf life to 10 years. 

Background: 
The SWAT-T was developed by a former Operator/Medic with 14 years experience in Operational Medicine -former USAF Pararescue Journeyman (Para-Jumper or PJ)), Contractor DoJ/FBI SWAT Operations, National Registry Paramedic, and Emergency Medicine Physician.