Slinger646
07-03-10, 18:55
Just a brief AAR on the use of a cinch tight dressing on some serious bleeding.
My Creds:
Former ALS provider, now LEO.
Injury:
9 separate 2-3" lacerations caused by a razor running from the wrist toward the elbow. 01:30 response time.
No treatment prior to arrival, immeatie application of cinch-tight to affected area per instructions, elevation and pressure on the brachial artery.
Result: Almost instantaneous control of bleeding, the wrapping of the bandage around the wrist possibly closed off any blood vessels to the point where clotting could occur.
Having never used this particular bandage (always 4x4 and Kerlix when ALS), I was highly impressed.
A good piece of kit.
http://www.kdmedical.co.uk/US%20MILITARY%20SUPPLIES/cinchtight%20trauma%20dressing.jpg
My Creds:
Former ALS provider, now LEO.
Injury:
9 separate 2-3" lacerations caused by a razor running from the wrist toward the elbow. 01:30 response time.
No treatment prior to arrival, immeatie application of cinch-tight to affected area per instructions, elevation and pressure on the brachial artery.
Result: Almost instantaneous control of bleeding, the wrapping of the bandage around the wrist possibly closed off any blood vessels to the point where clotting could occur.
Having never used this particular bandage (always 4x4 and Kerlix when ALS), I was highly impressed.
A good piece of kit.
http://www.kdmedical.co.uk/US%20MILITARY%20SUPPLIES/cinchtight%20trauma%20dressing.jpg