-
Description
The Rapidstop Responder Orange Tourniquet (RST101) is a critical life-saving device engineered for the swift and effective control of severe bleeding from extremities. Developed with insights from MIT and refined through collaboration with EMS, military personnel, and industry experts, this tourniquet prioritizes rapid one-handed self-application while also excelling in two-handed use on another individual. Its bright orange color ensures high visibility in stressful emergency scenarios. The design focuses on intuitive operation, enabling users with minimal training to apply it correctly and efficiently. Built to withstand demanding conditions, the RAPIDSTOP™ Tourniquet is a dependable tool for first responders, military personnel, individuals in high-risk occupations, and anyone who values preparedness for emergencies involving significant blood loss.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Rapid Application: Designed for extremely fast deployment, allowing for crucial time savings in critical bleeding situations.
- Effective Hemorrhage Control: Reliably achieves complete occlusion of blood flow in affected limbs, effectively stopping severe bleeding in both arms and legs.
- Intuitive Operation: Features integrated, stitched waterproof vinyl tags with clear instructions directly on the tourniquet.
- Robust Construction: Manufactured with military-grade materials to ensure exceptional durability and reliability.
- Universal Fit: Engineered to accommodate a broad range of adult limb sizes, fitting circumferences from 7 to 33 inches.
- Superior Mechanical Advantage: Incorporates a mechanical clasp that offers an 8:1 mechanical advantage, enabling easier and faster application of high compressive force.
- Integrated Time Recording: Includes a dedicated label for recording the time of tourniquet application.
- High Visibility: The bright orange color ensures the tourniquet is easily identifiable in chaotic emergency environments.
- Versatile User Base: Suitable for law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, military personnel, and more.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Product Code: RST101
- Color: Orange
- Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 inches (Length) x 1.75 inches (Width) x 2 inches (Height)
- Approximate Weight: 0.3 lbs
- Strap Width: 1.5 inches
- Minimum Tensile Strength: 600 Newtons
- Suitable Limb Circumference: 7 inches to 33 inches
- Material: Military-grade rugged materials
- Origin: Often assembled in the USA
- Inclusions: May include a pocket-sized instruction card (check specific product packaging for details).
HOW TO USE:
- Position the Tourniquet: Place the tourniquet high on the injured limb, above the site of the bleeding.
- Tighten the Strap: Pull the free end of the strap through the D-ring and tighten it firmly around the limb.
- Stop the Bleeding: Lift the lever on the ratchet mechanism or repeatedly ratchet it until the bleeding stops.
- Secure the Lever/Ratchet: Once the bleeding has stopped, ensure the lever or ratchet is securely locked in place.
- Record the Time: Write the time of application on the designated white label on the tourniquet.
- Secure Excess Strap: Wrap any excess strap around the limb and tuck it securely to prevent it from loosening.
BENEFITS OF USING THE RAPIDSTOP RESPONDER ORANGE TOURNIQUET (RST101):
- Increased Chance of Survival: Provides a rapid and effective means to control severe bleeding.
- Enables Quick Action: Allows individuals to apply the tourniquet quickly and effectively, minimizing time to treatment.
- Reliable Performance: The robust construction ensures consistent and dependable performance.
- Enhanced Safety: The bright orange color improves visibility, making it easier for responders to locate the tourniquet.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for various scenarios and users, making it a valuable addition to first aid kits.
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Helps prevent shock and complications associated with significant blood loss.
- Ease of Use in Stressful Situations: The simple 1-2-3 step process reduces cognitive load during emergencies.
FEATURES:
- Quick-Clasp Mechanism: Allows for rapid placement of the tourniquet.
- Integrated Instruction Tags: Stitched directly onto the tourniquet for immediate reference.
- Ratchet System with 8:1 Mechanical Advantage: Provides significant force multiplication for easier and faster tightening.
- D-Ring for Initial Tightening: Facilitates the initial snug fit of the tourniquet strap.
- Time Recording Label: A designated area to clearly mark the time of application.
- High-Strength Hook and Loop: Ensures a secure and reliable hold of the strap.
- Durable, Weather-Resistant Materials: Built to withstand various environmental conditions.
- Compact and Lightweight Design: Easy to carry and store in first aid kits.
- Bright Orange Color: Enhances visibility in emergency situations.
-
Customers Also Viewed
Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
JB Tools Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: Although JB tools is often not an “authorized” re-seller of all the products it sells and is often not affiliated with the manufacturers or brands of the products it sells, JB Tools stands behind all of the products it sells, because the products JB Tools sells are genuine and authentic. Because JB Tools only sells genuine and authentic products, JB Tools offers its customers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. To ensure 100% customer satisfaction, JB Tools is committed to and strictly complies with its return policy, which offers replacement products to its customers (subject to product availability), or a full refund (less return shipping costs), at the customer’s option, and which you can access by clicking here.
Because JB Tools is an independent re-seller, JB Tools is able to offer the products it sells at the most competitive prices, resulting in substantial cost-savings passed directly to JB Tools’ customers. JB Tools prides itself in being a trusted, internet-based retailer that its customers can rely on for quality products at reasonable prices. JB Tools’ commitment to 100% customer satisfaction is unparalleled, which is why JB Tools offers its customers a best-in-class Warranty Program to all of its customers on all products sold by JB Tools. In the event a JB Tools customer believes that a product purchased from JB Tools has a defective condition and/or malfunctioning issue, JB Tools’ customers can rest assured JB Tools will work with its customers to ensure issues are resolved in accordance with JB Tools’ Warranty Program, which you can access by clicking here.
JB Tools Non-Affiliation Notice and Disclaimer: JB Tools holds itself out as neither the manufacturer, an affiliate of the manufacturer, or an “authorized” distributor of this product. By purchasing this product from JB Tools, purchasers may not be guaranteed any manufacturer-provided services offered by the manufacturer of this product (including any training or technical support that may otherwise be available). By purchasing this product from JB Tools, the manufacturers’ warranty, if any, potentially associated with the product may not be honored by the manufacturer. JB Tools provides this disclaimer to ensure there is no likelihood of confusion unduly influencing your decision to purchase this product, or any other, product from JB Tools, and to ensure there is no confusion as to the existence of any affiliation between JB Tools and the manufacturer of this product. However, JB Tools’ customers can rest assured that JB Tools stands behind its Warranty Program and its Manufacturer Matching Policy,100% of the time. Furthermore, in connection with JB Tools’ satisfaction guarantee, JB Tools matches the price and/or any promotion associated with its products.