Videos tagged with Femoral Bleed

This video provides practical instruction on assembling and using an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK), with a focus on controlling severe bleeding. It details the contents of a recommended IFAK, including tourniquets, gauze, and chest seals, emphasizing the importance of proper placement and usage. The instructor, a civilian paramedic, also covers basic trauma assessment techniques and stresses the critical need for accredited training to become proficient in life-saving interventions.

This video focuses on a "Taq-Strap Bleed Test," specifically a "TAQSTRAP femoral bleed test." Based on the title and description, the content likely involves demonstrating or evaluating the effectiveness of the Taq-Strap for managing femoral artery bleeding, a critical aspect of trauma care in tactical or survival situations. While the Taq-Strap itself is a piece of gear, the context strongly implies its application within a firearms or tactical training environment. The test itself would be the primary focus, showcasing its functionality.

This guide details the rapid application of the Taq-Strap tourniquet by a law enforcement officer during a simulated high-stress traffic stop engagement. The technique emphasizes maintaining situational awareness, moving to cover, and quickly deploying integrated medical gear to control a femoral bleed before re-engaging a threat. Instruction is delivered with a professional, tactical tone, reflecting expert law enforcement training.