SWAT-T with Holster, Compressed Gauze and Gloves
The very popular SWAT-T™, combined with Compressed Gauze and a pair of gloves, contained in a sleek holster that mounts horizontally or vertically* on a duty belt or tactical vest. The addition of Compressed Gauze makes this compact kit huge, giving it wound-packing capability, with the SWAT-T’s used as a compression dressing. The SWAT-T with holster and Compressed Gauze is a sleek, low profile, secure, and convenient package.
* The holsterwill also mount vertically as a MOLLE attachment with the addition of 4″ Mod Straps (sold separately).
The SWAT-T is a latex-free multipurpose device. Its name provides a description for usage Stretch, Wrap, and Tuck, but also the communities for whom it was developed – military and civilian Special Weapons and Tactics teams. These teams operate in an environment that has a high incidence of penetrating trauma, and most (two-thirds) of preventable deaths in the operational environment are from extremity bleeding.
The SWAT-T allows a more rapid means to control extremity bleeding and allows application higher into the groin and axilla than other tourniquets. Its ease of application is one of its greatest benefits; individuals can effectively apply it in seconds with little prior training. At a third of the cost and weight of other combat used tourniquets, this tourniquet should find its way forward with every tactical operator.
- As we know the operational environment requires personnel and equipment to be both durable and versatile.
- The SWAT-T is a durable tourniquet. It has been advanced aged and heat/cold tested, and is proven to perform as a pressure dressing as well as a tourniquet..
- The SWAT-T’s shelf life is a minimum of 7 years.
