MEDIC Medi C.A.T. Tourniquet with Metal Tension Rod

A tourniquet is an inexpensive life insurance - in addition to tactical applications, it is useful for anyone as part of everyday first aid equipment. Everyday uses can include e.g. open fractures and other situations that cause catastrophical bleeding. MEDIC is a Finnish company, so there is no compromise in quality! Features: A sturdy metal tension rod and hefty plastic locking piece. Rod is secured to locking piece with white velcro, where to application time is to be marked with the included marker (or any other marker).The maximum suitable circumference of the limb is around 75 cm to make sure the strap has enough leftover for a sturdy closure.The length of the flexible main body is 9 cm. Buckle, main body and the strip between them have a total length 14 cm. At the same time, this is the absolute minimum circumference, but there is practically no room for tightening. With employee's wrist 20 cm was estimated to be the smallest reasonable circumference!CAT-malli varsin tuttu mm. maailman eri viranomaisten käytöstä sekä myös intistä. The C.A.T. model is quite familiar, e.g. about the use of different MIL/LEO bureaus around the world, including Finnish Defence Forces.Illustrated user manual in Finnish included.Comes with a sturdy red Sharpie marker for marking the time of application.Shelf life when properly stored (5-30 degrees Celsius, good air conditioning, no corrosive gases, humidity up to 80 degrees) five years. The stamps are marked on the package. Officially, this is not recommended, but 5 years start from when the package is opened and the tourniquet is exposed to elements, as these won't go sour in their airtight package protected from light!When in use, the tourniquet is best stored in a pouch that protects it from the elements. You can find those from, e.g. From Templar and Tasmanian Tiger. More on carrying a little later! To whom? Where? A tourniquet is an essential addition to every citizen's First Aid equipment for home, car and outdoors. An absolute travel companion for those in the active reserve or those who enjoy shooting sports. PALS/MOLLE-attached "closed pouches" suitable for reservists are, for example: Templar's Gear tourniquet pouch: M05, Ranger Green, Multicam, Multicam Tropic, blackTasmanian Tiger tourniquet pouch: Stone Grey Olive In addition, our selection includes Blue Force Gear's Tourniquet Now! holder. This is perhaps the fastest option, but the protection for the bond is the least. A world of choices! Ps. if there are more medical needs, you should take a look at this set. Manufacturer MEDIC's headquarters is here in Turku, Finland, from where it manufactures not only tourniquets but also other medical and hospital products for professional use. The company has an ISO 13485:2016 certificate - so the products are certified as proper medical devices!