Windlass Tourniquet - Black. This life saving tool can be applied with one hand and can therefore be applied by the casualty. It is able to stop blood flow from an artery or vein when applied above a wounded extremity. Since its introduction into the US army, mortality rates from limb blood loss have fallen by 85%. Uses a winch system with a free moving internal band. This applies pressure around the limb and can be tightened until bleeding stops. The winch system is then locked in place, and a Velcro strap can be applied to secure the device while the patient is moved.
- Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding
- Reinforced windlass rod
- Applies pressure around the limb
- British Columbia OH&S First Aid Requirement
