8valvegrowl t1_j29udh8 wrote
Here is another area that I don't think is paid much attention to, I'm not a medic/first responder, but I've been in a situation or two:
Dexterity/Ease of use - Things need to be easy to access or use, whether solo work on a victim or solo on yourself and it needs to be done with one hand. Possibly in gloves, whether latex/nitrile gloves or cold weather gear.
One handed, simple tourniquets like RATS are invaluable in this case (the windlass tourniquet you listed is good and effective, but I feel like it takes a lot more dexterity to work effectively with one hand), same with trying to open packaging for dressings/pills/anti-bacterials/liquids.
I'm sure there are lots of rules about how things like pills and liquids can be stored, but a little tear off packet sucks in a low mobility or challenging environment.
I put stuff like these in a plastic vial with a pop cap that I can flick off or force off with a squeeze or brush against something. Probably not realistic for a product, but something to think about.
[deleted] OP t1_j29v0zr wrote
We actually have applied for a wholesale account with RapidStop for RATS tourniquets yesterday. It’s a great product because you can also use it on dogs.
chitberry13 t1_j2c08rk wrote
RATS tourniquets are not TCCC recommended. Stick to CAT or SOFTT-W. CATs can be used on dogs. I have used them on pig limbs during live tissue training.
[deleted] OP t1_j2dt21p wrote
Yes, I’ve used them in live tissue training before deployment to Iraq.
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