Practicing Tactical EMS on the “Cut Suit”

Innovative simulator allows first responders to practice a full range of tactical EMS procedures

Friday, November 9, 2012

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Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

The downed pilot’s cover is blown when insurgents find him hiding in one of the village structures. They capture him and take him to another building, where he suffers critical injuries. Photo Bob Graham

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Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

The quick reaction force finds the pilot and helps him out of the structure in which he’d been held. Photo Bob Graham

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Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

Once the quick reaction force has rescued the pilot, they must immediately provide medical care to save his life. The pilot is wearing a “cut suit” that allows first responders to practice tactical EMS in the most realistic of conditions. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

The cut suit allows first responder to practice such complicated procedures as emergency tracheotomy, IV insertion, catheterization and more. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

A medic practices inserting a chest tube using the cut suit. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

The cut suit allows first responders to use the full range of their kits, practicing multiple procedures in one training. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

Also used in the training: a digital triage pen that records and stores the patient’s triage information, allowing for wireless transmit of the patient’s information. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

The team helps the downed pilot to the evac area. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

A close-up view of the cut suit. Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

Practicing Tactical EMS on the "Cut Suit"

Another Strategic Operations product is called “blast pants,” and was created to train field medics on how to stop bleeding from an inguinal injury, such as a traumatic groin injury (groin injuries are increasingly common in combat). Photo Bob Graham

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“Cut Suit” Featured in Recent Tactical EMS Demonstration

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