The RAT always seemed sketchy. Thought is was just me. The STAT seemed like a good idea, but turned out too good to be true.

My son is a army medic. He inspires me. I am nearing retirement and looking to become a first aid/first responder trainer. This is good stuff, Sam -- a level headed, even-handed approach. Thanks.

I'll always only use the CAT. Stick to what you know I guess. Glad to see a popular KZreadr from my small town. Keep it up!

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! What small town is that?

@reignsupreme9781

5 жыл бұрын

@@PrepMedic I don't want to Doxx you but I moved to this town in IA for College! Hoping to make a career in Law enforcement after I earn my degree.

Thanks for putting all the time and money into making this video possible!

Amazing to see the improvement in the quality of your videography over the last few years! But the quality of the content is evident even a few years ago! Your consistency and continuous improvement is hard to balance, congrats!

Thanks. You've shown me a lot over time. Be safe and take care

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. I have a CAT in my current home trauma kit (right inside the garage/workshop door), but I'll definitely be getting some SAM XT TQs for the rest of the kits I want to make. Anything that makes self-application easier and is generally more foolproof for non-pros is a plus in my book! Now I'm going to keep binging your videos.

I was just about to order the STAT tourniquet. I’m really glad I watched this video. Thanks for taking to time to share this information. CAT tourniquet it is!!!

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

Good choice!!

Nicely done. It's refreshing to watch someone who actually uses this gear doing the reviews.

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! #oldguard

CAT Gen 6 is what I started with in the field. Gen 7 was an upgrade for me. Was introduced to the Soft T Wide, great TQ. I never had an issue with either of them. Thanks for the review👍

Thanks for including the info on pediatric tourniquet application!

Retired Combat Medic, currently a TCCC instructor....this video is time well spent.

You’ve inspired me a lot! I’m a Infantry guardsman and I start EMT school this summer semester! I hope to be a fireman/medic that cross trains into TEMS, keep up the great work brother.

@vikp2968

Жыл бұрын

Did you reach your goal?? Just gathering info for my son who loves this field.

Great video! Love my CAT and thank you for finally talking about the STAT TQ I’ve always wondered about those can’t believe people may have those in a kit

I've been watching a ton of your videos while I try to put together a go-bag / b.o.b. medical kit, that I can share with friends and family who aren't into preparedness the way I am, because I know that they aren't going to spend hours researching and building their own kit. Initially I was going to include the C.A.T. in the kit, but after watching this I think I'm gonna use the SAM XT instead because most of the people using this kit (including myself) have little to no medical experience and having that click feature to tell us when it's tight enough could be the difference between life and death, or at the very least give us some peace of mind that it was applied correctly. Thanks for all your hard work to get this information out there, it's helped me tremendously.

The ratcheting TQs are interesting to me. They would keep tension on the limb even if you have to let go, or if your hand slipped. Survival dispatch has a video where Alan Kay talks about it. Interesting for tactical applications! Great video

If you have an FSA account through work, you can purchase a SAM medical bleed kit with a SAM tourniquet for around $55.00 making it a good purchase due to having other med items for major bleeds in it. You can also get level two and three quick clot kits that have CAT tourniquets (level 3 kit) in them so FSA accounts are a good way to stock up on these items.

Besides benefits for treating canine and pediatric pts with the SWAT-T, it also works with larger folks. It is hard to get some of the others to work on the upper thigh because they max out. But the TX3 has a 60" version besides the regular 40" version so it works out well in so many ways. When I carry the others, I usually go with SOFT-TW cause I think it is the biggest of the others and still folds down small. I am also now carrying the new rattlesnake tq that is super small and easy to EDC and forget about. But I still always carry one or more of the others. Thanks so much for breaking all this down. I just wanted to mention larger pts cause I am big and a large portion of the country is obese and it can definitely come into play and make most of the tourniquets harder or impossible to operate. So practice on a fat friend/self too. Seek out all sizes of folks and get familiar with lots of them. Thanks so much for your channel. It is one of my go tos for medic info. ✌️

Great video appreciate the knowledge bomb brother.

Thanks for the review. Your videos really help make sense of the choices among all the new toys available. It's been two decades since I had most of my training, and now I'm trying to update & put together some new kits. Also trying to nudge the administration at the school where I teach to schedule training so we have a few folks w current first responder certification. Right now the school can't even give out bandaides or aspirins. Double-Yew Teee Efff?

@Jimlovescock

4 жыл бұрын

Toys?🤔

I’ve been waiting for this video for a while and I’m glad that it finally happened. Thanks Sam!

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

I carry a SOFT-TW Gen 3 with Modified TRAC clip in a Phlster Flatpack TQ carrier EDC on body along with a PEW for bare minimum medical on body. . I was carrying CATs and SOFFTs in my EDC bag and Car kit. I think you will really like the TMT, it's a little wider that the OG tourniquets, but it's very similar to the CAT and SOFFT, it has an unclippable buckle,and a small sand bag on the end to aid in pull. It actually clicks into the windlass lock. Very easy to use. Thank you for bringing up that shady stuff RATs has done and how they actually work. Practicing with one just out of curiosity a buddy had and it took me 3x longer to apply than a CAT. STAT if you ask a question they don't like on their Facebook they will make a comment to the effect of read our study, and when you ask a question related to their "study" they delete your comments and block you. IMO it a glorified Ziptie. Sadly now Trenton NJ Police are now carrying the STAT on duty. . Great video, thanks for taking the time

I agree with using the SAM -XT for teaching civilians. I teach a lot of First aid courses and especially to youth as an ARC instructor. I think that it would be easier to teach with than CATs. Great analysis of these TQs! Keep up the great work.

A very good presentation and review. Thanks.

Good review. Glad to see some addition to approved TQs

Thank you for talking about the RATS, everyone online has a "professional" opinion on that thing and yours is the first one ive seen that is honest and backed up by facts. I find you to be an invaluable resource of information, thank you for doing what you do.

Outstanding presentation! The man not only knows his stuff, but he presents it in a very professional manner. I want to see more from him!

PrepMedic: “...never carry these” Stat: “you weren’t supposed to say that”

Excellent review! Thanks!

I was always pretty wary of carrying a RAT (it was easier to carry the way I was carrying it, and I knew it would be inferior in application). I didn't realize it was that bad, though, so I think I'll switch to carrying a different option.

@Dero_milsurp

5 жыл бұрын

You can fold a SOFTT-W smaller than your wallet

@weaponeer8582

5 жыл бұрын

All of this about the Rats is conjecture. I remember in the 80’s when I got Army first aid training where they told us to use the issued pressure bandage for a tourniquet. When it comes right down to it, if there is a Las Vegas or Sutherland Springs type incident I’m more than likely have a RATs on me that the others because of size. I carry one and a SAM XT. I do carry a couple of CATS in each one of my bags though.

@waykno8478

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dero_milsurp Smaller than MY wallet isn't saying much:-)

@Dero_milsurp

4 жыл бұрын

Weaponeer sorry, the DATA and STUDIES on RATS is anything but conjecture.

@Levi-wk2hg

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dero_milsurp The RATS does work. It takes longer to apply than others. It is more painful than others. The risk of tissue damage is higher than others. IT IS LIFE OVER LIMB. The only concern is application time, the rest is of no importance.

Had my medics grill the hell out of the RATS I carried with me before and halfway into EMT school... Still glad I brought it along, so that my whole class could see and feel the difficulty of application for themselves. These days I EDC a pair of nitrile gloves rubber banded to a SOFTT-W. For anyone who (like me) started out only carrying and knowing the RATS, I highly recommend you have a CAT or SOFTT put on you so that you understand just how unnecessarily painful a RATS is in comparison. Cheers to all!

Thanks for the video on TQs

The SOFT-T Wide is my personal favorite!

After watching your video and others I’ve got SAM XT - Tactical Tourniquet for my aid kit and the SoftTW Tourniquet for my edc.

Excellent Sam, thank you for the latest information however I am choking to death waiting for that said topic 😎😎😎👍🏻🇦🇺.

Excellent review!

I wanted to get 2 SOFTTW(One for carry and other for training), saw this video. Learn about lot of interesting option, but sticking to SOFTT option cause it fold well.

Fucking amazing! Thank you! I’m very grateful you are taking the time to make these videos. I just graduated FMTB-W and I want to be a paramedic with the sheriff department when I get out.

Occlusion pressure is most effective if there pressure and force is applied adequately and evenly across the entirety of the width of the device. Circumferencially

Good video, keep it up.

great review brother

The Sam xt didn't have any failures reported but Sam did recall their first batch as they found the stitching was not up to their standards.

@georg.pl_

5 жыл бұрын

marc lifschitz I think it was a very honest and trustworthy move by them to say „we can and will do better than that“ and recall it!

My Fire Dist. uses the SAM TQ and we really like them.

Sam Medical also makes some great Chest Seals! They are much larger than pretty much any other chest seal I saw up to now and the vent really works compared to others. Just saying 😉 But of course the Sam Splint is the thing that made them famous in the first place 🤷🏼‍♂️ Maybe you manage to get the TMT and play around with it, personally I like it a lot so far and I‘d love to hear your thoughts on it! Thanks for your words of truth on the RATS, couldn‘t have said it better!

Appreciated, stay safe stay alert. Cheers

I’ve used the CAT for real, worked great. I’ll always use it.

I love the look on his face when talking about the rats.

Been planning on getting some RMT's for a while, as they offer pedriatic/geriatric models as well as regular/tactical/wide models as well. Thanks for the video!

@ThePreparedNorseman

5 жыл бұрын

The swat also makes a pretty good geriatric TQ, for pediatric I have to add a note - for mid or higher limb injury you will have to fold the swat to be placed effectively, based on my own testing.

@ThePreparedNorseman

5 жыл бұрын

And for the RMT biting, having done a bit of training with the Russian Esmarch tourniquets thats a step in the process. You should have a look at the "model alpha", pretty nifty TQ (did a video on it).

I generally keep a couple of CAT-Ts and a couple of SWAT-T's in my Jump Bag . I agree, the SWAT T is not the best choice for self app. But it's multipurpose use as either a TQ or a pressure bandage is advantageous in a multi Cas event.

The BEST thing about the RMT, is when you are tightening (ratcheting) it, if you are "interrupted", it keeps whatever tension you've already applied. If you are tightening one of the windlass TQs, and you take your hand off the windlass for whatever reason (you slip off due to blood/slippery, you need to protect your patient, etc.) you lose whatever tension you've applied and have to start over. For that reason, the ratchet system of the RMT is one of the best for self-application, where due to stress/shock or combat circumstances, you are more likely to lose contact with the windlass. Just another POV of WHY the RMT was approved and how it can be employed and why it would be carried. On a Leg application, it's even more of an issue, with more blood volume lost with a severed Femoral Artery; therefore more of a reason to get it tightened down the FIRST time. You already spoke about how it's difficult to self apply the CAT and SOFTT-W TQs to an arm, having to somehow pin the TQ to a wall or with your arm, while tightening. The Bite Piece on the RMT alleviates some of that. Yes, you have to practice with it, but you have to practice with ANY of them to become proficient. Just KNOW, there is a REASON why that TQ was approved by the TCCC committee. Something to think about. In a perfect world, LEO and MIL would carry a minimum of 2 TQs, with the RMT being the readily accessible by either hand for self application, and the 2nd (RMT/CAT/SOFTT-W/other) being on the vest/belt line in the IFAK/BOK for someone else to administer.

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

John Gates yeah that is a good point, although the CAT doesn’t have an issue with needing to pin it. That is only for friction lock TQs. I think the self arm application of the RMT is much harder then the CAT but about par for the course compared to the softt. I also worry about how are it is to take the strap off the RMT if you needed to disconnect it to get it around an extremity.

That Stat TQ looks like a giant zip-tie.

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what it is.

@Dero_milsurp

5 жыл бұрын

Stat is trash

THANK YOU

I have replaced the CATS in some of my kits by the SAM XT because it is really easy to use and quicker. Unfortunately, it doesn't pack as flat (same length or even a little shorter, though), so I could not fit them in a couple of my really tight kits. The click technology (which must be reset each time after use by pulling the enclosure up) is very intuitive. All you need to do is pull steadily on the strap one-handed, or even two-handed on the leg if you want, until you hear the click. The click comes on faster than I thought, and I'm able to shave 2-3 seconds off in that initial phase compared to the CAT with no worry about slack. Also, you technically don't need to attach it with the velcro to itself to secure it, the prongs that come out do a really good job. No need to readjust like a CAT if you have doubts and think you could get it tighter or didn't get it tight enough. When it clicks, it's tight enough, always and on the first try if applied correctly. Really fun to use and really fast. Windlass is solid and metal. + UPDATE: after training with the SAM XT and about 15 applications on the arms (biceps, high) alone, I noticed that when put on bare skin, some skin seems to get trapped in the buckle and you get bitten by the prongs which, although not very painful, pinch the skin and leave red marks, even puncturing the skin on a few occasions. It would not matter in a real situation, but in training, it can get quite annoying. This is a huge disappointment. I tried different position on the biceps, and except for placing the tourniquet so that it faces inward, pulling the strap outside the biceps instead of inside (not the way it is supposed to be used), it does this. You don't feel it on clothes, and it is not a problem on bare skin on legs. I wonder if others have had the same experience.

Thank you

I don't use the STAT tourni but the hour timer would most likely have nothing to do with the "Golden Hour" and more likely have more to do with tourniquet reduction protocols. Some teach at the 1-hour mark you should consider reducing the tourni' to a pack-and-wrap.

Thanks you a lot

Keep up the good work.

I REALLY like my TMT, it’s a shame you didn’t get to review it. You were a little off on the description. It’s about as wide as the SOF-T wide, and the strap is velcro AND a friction lock, meaning you don’t have to get good contact to keep it from sliding. The clip also quick-removes like the SOF-T wide, but it’s honestly a bit easier. The end of the velcro doesn’t have the red tab, BUT it has a thick plastic cylinder in it that’s really easy to feel for and get a grip on. The windlass is on a hard plate that’s curved, which is a pro and a con. It keeps the TQ from moving on your arm while tightening, but it makes it a little thicker than a CAT, which combined with the wider form factor makes it kind of hard to fit into TQ holders. The last thing is a windlass that locks into place with a pretty good “Click” sound. TL:DR if you like the CAT and have room for a slightly bigger TQ, i’d seriously look into the TMT.

Great video! Thanks for the information.

Excellent video. "Except those.." LOL

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

😂I didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea

Thank You!

Great video broski ;-)

Love the video

Thanks for the info. Is it safe to practice with the tourniquet you keep in your kit or should you have a dedicated practice TQ?

I learned new things👍👍👍

Hey Prep medic what’s your opinion on using Ringer‘s Solution instead of normal Saline for Blood replacement and to combat dehydration not for the administration of drugs though. Thanks

Ok interesting. since i have been trained with the CAT Tourniquet in the Swiss Military i also made the decision to use the cat (gen 7) and it is in my edc. (even though i haven't had to use it yet, but i do replace it every 2 years, since that was what we were told in military when it needs to be replaced)

Hey love the vid! Are you going to make a video about that backpack that was sent to you in you EDC car episode

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

Sir Lemonpledge already did.

Thx for the vid 😆

Good stuff.

1) Is this the new house? 2) Can you do a review/advice video on stethescopes for EMS?

@Owlberightback

4 жыл бұрын

I've got the littman cardiology 4 and it's amazing. I was able to manually find BP on a dialysis patient in the back of a rig with people talking.

Can you please do more videos on the cat Tournament great job on the video 👍

I was taught the Sam XT had the locking pin system as the CAT has the possibility of slipping if the velcro is extremely coated in blood or some other really slick liquid. I carry the XTs personally but have had no problem with the CATs honestly.

Great video. Sam looks good. I wish the SAFE tourniquet got their shit together for this review but oh well.

Maybe I missed it somewhere in the comments. I admittedly stopped searching after the first 100 comments. Can you address TK-4 tourniquets? These were the first I got in the Marine Corps after our improvised ones with a triangular bandage. They seem to have fallen into some black hole of non-existence whenever I see a video on tourniquets. From training with them, they seem as good as SWAT-T, but much easier to self-apply since you have the hook to pull against. Great content though! Thanks for putting this out.

80th subscribers. Great job.

Found it, thanks

bro thank you

Deffiently looking for a turnakit for a emergency situation. My wife has her Army issue AFAK. But I need a few for those crazy emergency situations that can occur during these crazy times.

Man!!!! you need to make a video of the iTClamp

An excellent video. However, it will not change purchasing practices. I am a CAT and SOFT-T wide person all rhe way. Thank you.

@PrepMedic

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I am glad I got all of them to look at and show people their options but I will be sticking with the tried and true as well.

Have u tried the Tier one Quality Solutions tourniquet? I’ve seen navy seals carrying them but there isn’t really any reviews on them.

The Sam XT I got from the creator at a ems conference in Nashville I was given it from his pocket

Yah I bought a rats as my first TQ and after practicing on myself and others I bought a CAT. Harder to carry IMO but it's doable.

Awesome video. But it has no focus most of the time, check it more often ok?

I carry a cat 7 generation with a second as back up and a shtf soft wide as a third

What do you think of the H&H TK4, and TK4L tourniquets? The Marine used to issue them. They are about $10, and I love to see a comparison on them vs the SWAT-T.

@StrategusSophos

3 жыл бұрын

Not a medical professional by any stretch of the imagination but I do have a personal experience using one of these on a friend that blew his hand off. I happened to have one of these in my bug out bag and threw it on him and it did just fine. I was worried the hook wouldn’t stay tucked but it stayed just fine and fully occluded blood flow long enough to get him to a hospital. I know this comment was a year ago but I’m just watching this video now lol.

Have you ever tested the NATO tourniquet? We keep the SOF-T, but still have alot of the NATO as well.

SOF-T wide for the win it’s still the smallest Combine it with the phslster flatpack and it’s easy to carry

How do you think about the MAT-Responder tourniquet? We got them issued for our ems backpack and on the ambulance. In our mass casualty bag we have CAT tourniquet. Kind regards from Germany

Just bought a SAM-XT to put in one of the water bottle pouches of my backpack

This is a question more based towards an ambulance. What are your views on carrying an israeli bandage in addition to a tourniquet? Our medical director approved them, just wondering what your view on the use of them in the pre hospital setting. Any opinions are appreciated.

Hey! What do you think of CRO MEDICAL?

What is your opinion on cat tourniquets left in a vehicle all the time? I have a blowout kit in my center console and have always been concerned the hot car could hurt them over time. Thanks

With the Sam XT if the clicking feature fails you still have essentially a CAT tourniquet

Is there a good online stop the bleed class you would recommend? I cannot travel unfortunately and cannot find a local class.

Any thoughts on the "Recon medical" tourniquet? Its not on the CoTCCC but its NTOA approved for whatever that's worth.

@JakeHabermansYouTube

5 жыл бұрын

b0ll00 I would like some true data on it. I bought two to trial with testing and applications were successful with occlusion on the arms. Application on the legs I noticed you need some more pressure on the initial cinching with the buckle but they did occlude. My results concluded that they function like the CAT and have a nicely knurled aluminum or aluminum alloy windlass. I am skeptical still since it really seems too good to be true for the cost and innovations with the hole near the tip and the windlass. So Sam, would you please do some testing with a Recon Medical TQ and see if it is indeed an okay compromise when it comes to the “2 for the price of 1 CAT”? Or if it’s a gimmick. For the record they are not knockoff CATs they seem to be truly intent on making a product with their own improvements.

Aww man, I just added a RATS TQ to my vest where I already have a Sof t wide TQ cuz I wanted more TQs. I think I'll get a Swat to replace it.

Soft wide T's problem with Gen III wasn't the triangle holder - but rather that small metal clip would flatten out if you really torque down on that thing. That's unacceptable and cost lives. The Gen IV beefs up that bracket so you won't be able to flatten it out.

Didn't the gen 7 CAT go to a single loop only instead of the two loop buckle of the gen 6?