Tourniquets
Last Bombing Marathon Victim Released from Hospital
Brannock had her left leg amputated above her knee.
Benefit of Tourniquet Highlighted in Boston Explosions
A decade ago its usefulness was controversial.
California Man Saws Both Arms Inside Home Depot
Off-duty firefighter used rope and cloths to make a tourniquet.
Iraq War 10th Anniversary Highlights EMS Lessons
Lessons from care in battle apply to civilian mass trauma events.
Rollover Car Crash Almost Costs Driver his Life, Limb
EMS providers’ use of tourniquet saves man’s life and limb.
Tactical EMS Saved Lives after Giffords Shooting
Learn how Pima County sheriff’s deputies made the difference as initial responders in the Gabrielle Giffords shooting.
Indiana Woman Loses Legs While Shielding Children during Tornado
A deputy applied tourniquets to Stephanie Decker's legs to halt her blood loss.
Massachusetts Teen Loses Leg in Train Hopping Accident
Good Samaritan used his shirt as a tourniquet
Advanced Directives, Tourniquets, Tasers & Prehospital ETI in Seattle
Read about 2009 studies on prehospital ETI, advanced directives, tourniquets and tasers.
Product Connect
Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.
Power-PRO™ XT
Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.
Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.
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