Tourniquets can be the difference between life and death in an emergency. In our online shop you will find a large selection of tested and exclusively original tourniquets. From the classic Combat Application Tourniquet® to the Tourniquet SWAT - T and the Extremity Tourniquet SAM® XT.
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A tourniquet, also known as a tourniquet or tourniquet press, is a tourniquet system for congestion or temporary interruption of arterial blood flow in the event of serious injuries in emergency situations.
Tourniquets have been an integral part of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) since their introduction into emergency medical practice in military operations in 1996. This concept comprises basic first aid measures for the treatment of life-threatening bleeding on the extremities and is used by soldiers in the field as first responders. Tourniquets are now widely used not only in the military but also in civilian emergency situations to effectively control severe bleeding.
This is visually and functionally similar to a blood pressure cuff. It is often used in orthopaedics or trauma surgery: a cuff is applied and the blood is pressed out of the limbs with elastic bands until the arterial blood supply stops. This can create better conditions for the surgeon during an operation, for example.
The twisting movement of a toggle shortens the strap attached to it and stops the arterial blood flow in the injured limb. It is used in particular in tactical emergency equipment. The Combat Application Tourniquet®/ CAT® is probably the best known and most widely used tourniquet. WERO is the exclusive importer for Germany and Austria. There is also the SAM® Junctional Tourniquet, which was developed to stop bleeding where a normal tourniquet cannot be used. For example, in the case of blast injuries, injuries in the groin area or high amputations.
Pulling, wrapping and tucking, also known as SWAT-T, is a type of bandage that is wrapped around the extremity above the wound and then tightened up to the mark.
Die Vorteile eines Combat Application Tourniquet® auf einen Blick:
Whether in first aid at work or in emergency rescue: When purchasing a tourniquet, it should be borne in mind that it should only be used by trained personnel and in life-threatening emergency situations - and that other rescue measures such as a pressure bandage do not promise success. Traumatic amputations can be an area of application. Therefore, when purchasing a tourniquet, also check the guaranteed manufacturer's certificate.
Low-quality counterfeit products are not medical devices. In these cases, even a possible CE marking says nothing about the quality of a product in this medical device class. They may not be able to build up the necessary pressure, may constantly loosen or tear.
Do not jeopardise the life you are trying to save again. Opt for the original from a safe source. Visually, the differences between genuine and counterfeit tourniquets can be slight and often difficult to recognise.
However, counterfeits often have serious qualitative defects, for example:
A tourniquet can be safely left on the injured person's body for up to two hours. Apart from the increasing hypoxia pain, this harbours hardly any risks. After two hours, however, temporary muscle and nerve damage may occur.
Yes, the use of tourniquets in the workplace can be useful. The DGUV says: "According to the ERC, current research indicates that the use of tourniquets can be useful for serious injuries with heavy blood loss. If a company has decided to introduce tourniquet systems into the company's first aid programme due to the particular risk situation [in terms of occupational health and safety], the application must be instructed and practised regularly." (Source: DGUV - First Aid Division / May 2017)
Tourniquets are not prohibited in Germany. There are therefore no legal restrictions on the purchase or possession of tourniquets. They are used in particular for the initial treatment of critical haemorrhages and are firmly established in the emergency medical services and in the treatment of injured persons according to the cABCDE scheme. The use of tourniquets should be trialled beforehand as part of a training course in order to avoid injuries or even long-term consequences.