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Old 02-13-2018, 10:54   #1
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Rapid Application Tourniquet System (RATS)

This seems like an inexpensive(@ 12USD) solution for the PFA kit, glove box, tackle box, EDC heavy, ect...

What:

1)is your opinion of this tourniquet
2)what is a suggested alternate
3)in the xxx (hi-priced spread) worth it



https://www.refactortactical.com/pro...nt=39987847956

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzIXjG0I9EU
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Old 02-13-2018, 11:10   #2
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Seems to narrow to me but have not handled one. It is better than nothing and probably works.
In the video, he talks about getting a "2 inch" wrap, after several windings.
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Old 02-13-2018, 17:34   #3
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I know trainer/private security guy that carries these. I think it came down to form factor as it was easily stowable in a pocket or slid through belt loops. He carries these when he's not working. I've personally been able to get blood flow to stop in a classroom environment with these, but have no experience with them outside of a TCCC/TCCC class. The logic he mentioned was he was more likely to grab this than try to stuff a SOF-T or med kit in a pocket and it was better than a Swat-t rubber band.
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Old 02-13-2018, 20:01   #4
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A tourniquet is painful enough.

More painful the thinner it is.

That said if you don’t carry it, you won’t use it.

Consider width, but portability and use are factors too.
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Old 02-20-2018, 00:02   #5
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Lots of discussion on these regarding approval by TCCC. They are not currently approved, but there has also not been a review board on TQs in awhile.

I tried some in a LTT course a few months ago. I found that they slipped quite a bit and wrapping multiple times around non standard limbs (obvious fractures/avulsions/partial ampuations/etc...) was difficult. Every extremity with a RATS required an additional TQ within a few minutes.

They may be compact and lightweight, but if it doesn’t work then what’s the point?
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Old 02-21-2018, 13:55   #6
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TOURNIQUET????

Have 3 different makes: 1. RATS from REfactorial Good if you need to apply it to your self. Has a one-handed application, inexpensive,cost $16.24 2.C-A-T from Composite Resources..486 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill,SC. 29730 This one is 1.5 inches wide difficult to apply to yourself. Cost @$20.00 3. RECON Medical. Best & most Expensive @$25.00 +$6.00 shipping. They all work for their intended purpose, TO STOP THE FLOW OF BLOOD FROM A MAJOR BLOOD VESSEL . I would suggest that anyone using a Tourniquet get proper training and to practice using it on yourself and someone else. BE PROFICIENT LEARN WHAT & HOW TO PERFORM EMERGENCY-CARE...NO OJT Exsanguination Time is @ 2 minutes.... Tom Kelly
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