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Scott B. wrote:

Grundy1133 wrote:kinda late to the convo, but i've been looking for a tq for about a month now. i see a lot of reviews on a lot of different brands that say they dont have enough length to them to apply to a larger limb (like a thigh or a fat persons upper arm) would the SOFTT-W gen4 accommodate a "huskier" person?

The CAT or SOFT style will do the job, more than enough length.

My SOFTT-W (Wide ) has an effective length of 36 inches, giving a diameter of 11.45 inches and is 1.5 inches wide.

There are many cheap fakes on Amazon. Go to a reputable medical device dealer and expect pay about $30 for a good tourniquet.
https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/SOF-Tac ... iquet-Wide

+1 for Lone Star Medics. A 1 or 2 hour class is a great start, but it should not be the end of training. I took Caleb Causey's 2 day Medicine X - EDC http://lonestarmedics.com/medicine-x-edc/. It is equivalent with the Combat Life Saver certification training I had on active duty with the US Army, but with shooting and tactical exercises. Well worth the time and money.
http://blog.krtraining.com/medicine-x-e ... -2017-aar/
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TexasJohnBoy wrote:I picked up a CAT tourniquet at the 5.11 store in Frisco myself. They have a great selection of stuff these days. It’s in my everyday carry bag.

I also did stop the bleed at work, it’s a great training generally speaking. I would suggest it for anyone/everyone, and especially if you carry daily, just in case.

I carry my SOFTT-W every day. A two hour class is a good start, but not sufficient by itself. Just as with handgun training, a good start should be followed by more training and practice.

The Red Cross is a good start. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is 6 hours for $102. https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

Then on to penetrating trauma, such as gunshot wounds. I took Caleb Causy's Medicine X-EDC; 2 days, $400. http://lonestarmedics.com/medicine-x-edc/

troglodyte wrote:

Abraham wrote:I just looked at Amazon for CAT TQ .

They ranged in cost from about $10.00 to about $28.00.

I haven't a clue as to which to buy.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

As mentioned, the low dollar are likely fake. Stay with a reputable company. Rescue-Essentials.com is one such company.

I’m not sure how much easier a Soft-T could be but I’ll check them out.

The CAT is a good tourniquet. I find the windlass on the SOFTT-Wide Gen 4 to be stronger than that on the CAT and easier to manipulate, but that may just be a style issue. The SOFTT-Wide Gen 4 is wider than the CAT and I like that. Either or both are good to carry. Both are much more efficient at stopping arterial bleeding in extremities than gauze and direct pressure.

Hemostatic gauze (QuikClot) works where tourniquets do not and is easy to carry, as are chest seals. A pressure dressing is great to carry, if you can. I prefer the OLAES, but there are several good ones.
https://www.tacmedsolutions.com/OLAES-Modular-Bandage

Abraham wrote:I just looked at Amazon for CAT TQ .

They ranged in cost from about $10.00 to about $28.00.

I haven't a clue as to which to buy.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

There are many cheap fakes on the market. It is best to go straight to the manufacturer or a reputable dealer. I prefer the SOFTT-Wide Gen 4 as it is wider and I find it easier to apply. Costs about $30.
https://www.rescue-essentials.com/softt ... ourniquet/

I was certified as a Combat Lifesaver in the Army. Since retiring, I've had training in CPR and treating penetrating trauma.

Knowing how to use and carrying a tourniquet is much more likely to save a life than carrying a handgun, and it is easier to do. Just as I carry my M&P every day, I carry my SOFTT-W every day.

I recommend training with Lone Star Medics. They are based in Ft Worth.
http://lonestarmedics.com/lsm-schedule/

Your local fire station/EMS is a good place to start looking for training.

I took a 2 day course with Caleb Causey (LSM) last year in Bastrop. I've signed up for another 2 day class next month. Caleb is one of the presenters. KR Training east of Elgin.
https://www.krtraining.com/KRTraining/C ... kable.html

Being able to improvise is a good skill. Have good equipment and training is much more effective. Planning to improvise is planning to fail, it seems to me. Being well trained and equipped is not that hard.