What types of tourniquets can be use during simulation training?
You can use any type of tourniquet during training; however, we recommend the Combat Application Tourniquet. The CAT is popular in Military training and was one of the first to be released in commercial markets.
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Why does the TruTourniquet trainer only come with one bottle of simulated blood for training?
The product contains one bottle of Concentrated blood (250ml), this whole bottle can be mixed with around 2 litres of water, or to your own desired dilution. Please follow the instructions on the side of the bottle to ensure correct use of the blood and blood system.
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Does the TruTourniquet model come with a warranty?
Yes, TruCorp products come with a one-year warranty that starts from the date you receive your delivery.
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What is Stop the Bleed, and why are more people adopting it into their courses?
Stop the Bleed (STB) is a national US awareness campaign that encourages individuals to learn how to recognise life threatening bleeding, and how to effectively stabilise wounds until emergency response arrives.
Although the course it designed for general public training, the course reinforces existing knowledge and skills in medical students. Following a research study in 2020 (Hemorrhage-Control Training in Medical Education, Jared T Gowen, et al), it was concluded that STB was a positive addition to Undergraduate Medical education.
Severe bleeding can lead to death in as little as 5 minutes
Stop the Bleed training aims to teach the necessary skills to stop traumatic blood loss, and thus, reducing the number of preventable deaths each year. Haemorrhaging from a traumatic wound accounts for approximately 1.5 million death per year, worldwide.
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Who is able to participate in Stop the Bleed training courses?
Courses are usually open to anyone wanting to participate, but you would need to check with the individual venues to confirm this.
STB training can provide critical skills to the following:
- Emergency service officers
- Hospital staff
- Security staff
- First aiders
- Surfer & the surfing community
- Event organisers
- Motorcyclists
- Industrial sector
- Transport industry
- Those working in remote areas & offshore
Find courses in your area by visiting the Stop the Bleed website.
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