This video debunks the myth that all tourniquets are the same, emphasizing the importance of using genuine, approved devices like the North American Rescue (NAR) Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT). Chris Hoyne, a retired firefighter-paramedic and SWAT medic, explains the critical differences between tourniquets and the risks associated with counterfeits or improvised devices. The video highlights that substandard materials can lead to failure, and improvised tourniquets are often ineffective and difficult to apply one-handed. It stresses the need for American College of Surgeons-approved tourniquets for the Stop the Bleed program and advises purchasing from authorized resellers to avoid potentially life-threatening failures.
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