As a former USN Rescue Swimmer, Charleston County (SC) EMS EMT/Paramedic and now 20 years practicing medicine as a Physician Assistant in NC; Bravo Zulu gentlemen! Excellent training block.
I've seen tourniquets talked about for a few years now on weapons training channels. This is the first time I've seen someone demonstrate how they are applied. Good instruction!
Rut's positive attitude is infectious. At first it comes off as a little annoying but he really grows on you. You can really tell he enjoys helping others and that's what gives him drive in life.
I’m a Industrial Firefighter/EMR and they are teaching tourniquets more in civilian EMS now than in the past. I keep my trauma kit and tourniquet in my bag on duty. Thank y’all for making these videos!
No soldier here… just a guy that’s trying to prepare a complete first aid kit for both of my vehicles in case I come across a car crash or something. Thank you so very much for the info and demonstration! Really helped me out. Much respect for your service gentlemen! 🇺🇸
This is the first training video on a live person we're the instructor actually tightens the tourniquet as tight as possible. I saw allot of half ass videos but this one is a great example 100%
man his hand went ghost white-purple, and that probably would have made a lesser man holler out. The way yall have set it up is genius. the comedy with the dead serious aspect and the fact that yall are modern day spartans. I Love America and these great men.
Excellent demonstration, great psa for all. Tourniquets once deemed controversial saved lives at Boston Marathon bombing. We are in a different world now, this stuff is important for survival. Love the personalities making learning interesting. This works!
Im a little late on the comments fuck!!! But my man shawn throwing greater content then internet porn did. Love the variety and all on this channel shawn👍🏻💪🏻
Just attended a class and certification type session for "Stop the Bleed". Was tought proper techniques to pack a wound and to apply a tourniquet properly. Always keep one in my truck and one in my range bag.
Ripped my right leg off in a bike wreck two years after deployment. Had a CAT in my bag and was able to stop bleeding laying in the middle of the road. Useful piece of equipment.
Trying to learn in this field. Prior service member joining another branch. Looking for a medical position if a medic pops up. You brothers sent me in the right direction. Showing the history, the evolution of, and even direction of where it may go. Thank you for your service. Great content as always.
Bought me a trauma kit awhile back and some guys said why would you waste your money on a whole kit you probably won't use half the stuff that's in it. Well my response was first it's my money and second in real life situations what can go wrong will go wrong so having things I might not have to use is better to have than have not! Yes I could have built a kit on my own for less money but for ME I felt better getting one that's already put together hopefully I won't ever have to use it. Couple times a month I practice putting on the tourniquet to be familiar with it because if I ever have to use it then it's gonna be is a stressful situation. Great video guys you just got me to subscribe!
Ya'll are the BEST! Thanks! I literally keep a notebook out when I watch your videos. I was a CLS for my boat crew back in 08-10, and tourniquet was a NO NO back then. Things have changes so much. Stop the Bleed is life now! Appreciate what ya'll are doing!
K Mack - I’m a firefighter/Aemt for Memphis Fire- we have tourniquets and IT clamps(evil looking device) and use them when we can. Whenever I’ve seen either used- the patient did in fact say that they were very very painful, which means you are doing it right. We have a level 1 trauma that is second to none (Regional One,Elvis Presley Trauma Unit)- and they along with our Medical director, great dude/very knowledgeable, encourage the use of tourniquets. I have seen way too many gun shoots vics in my short 14.5 yrs- most not all live if they don’t bleed out. The time the tourniquet is left applied is the only factor I can remember when it comes to loss of limb from it-but it’s a long time- like hours. Never lost a patient shot in a limb upper or lower that I know of and that goes for pistol, rifle or shotgun round. Don’t know if the tourniquet or IT clamp was the “savior device”- but sure it didn’t hurt. Stay safe!
Gordon Whisenhunt Oooooh, the FREE STATE of Tennessee ! Its in the top two of states that I'm thinking of retiring to, Texas being the other. I'm dying to get out of mASSachusetts..lol. I would venture to say that it probably was the difference. I don't know your numbers but your dept is way bigger than mine. I live in a city of about 90k people so I'm sure your dept. dwarfs mine which when I started had 247 members, 8 pumps, 4 trucks and 1 heavy rescue. We've been whittled down to approx 175 members with 6 pumps, 3 trucks and 1 heavy rescue although our compliment on the EMS side went from 2 BLS trucks to 6 ALS with our closest trauma center in Providence RI. I was always under the impression that if you put a tourniquet on that in order to prevent the loss of the limb along with tissue, muscle etc. you would have to loosen the tourniquet up every 15 minutes or so. As you aluded to, we've come to learn that the application of a tourniquet is NOT the definite loss of limb. Regardless of that fact, even if it were true, the saving of life would supersede any limb saving attempt. Thank you for your enlightenment on the subject (as I wasn't required and am still not to be an EMT or paramedic when I was hire waaaay back in 1987...lol). I hate to say that I'm guilty of the fact that I've gotten complacent in this regard as I could've sought training on my own albeit at my own expense but in my opinion well worth the cost. Fortunately the department has begun transitioning over and I'm only 1 1/2 yrs away from retirement at which time I will be looking to get training (although I may start sooner)in both the defensive application of firearms ( hopefully with VE) and at the very least some first aid training above my basic first responder knowledge that I've been taught. Again, thank you and be safe out there yourself because it seems to only be getting worse ...✌
I miss you two doing shit together. I really miss those story times too. They didn't even have to be funny. Just listening to your real life experiences even training are awesome!
First off Thank you and your friends for your service! I’m proud and honored to be a free America because the sacrifice you men and woman have given! I can’t thank you enough.
Shawn, was curious if us Patreon members could possibly get some live tissue training content or even basic medical training like placing IV’s and stopping arterial bleeding on dummies even? It’s useful knowledge that’s very hard to come by unless you’re a medical professional or have served and gone through LTT. I believe knowledge like that is better have and not need than need and not have. A few months back i witnessed a horrible accident and did what I could to help to no avail, and it’s stuck with me. Granted, these things happen, but having access to knowledge that could have helped prevent or even just delay that outcome would be greatly appreciated. I know many people that have trauma kits in their EDC or Go-Bags and don’t know how to use half the stuff in the kit. Knowledge is power knowledge is protection.
EMTs and other civilian medicine are now running tourniquets, they are not afraid to use them like they were a few years ago. We have them in our ambulances and are taught how to apply them in our training.
Just stumbled onto this vid. Thanks for providing useful info. I was always told (through training back in the 80s/90s) don't use a tourniquet until last resort. Always made me leery. Makes perfect sense now. Hats off to you guys!
First Aid courses today teach 4 to 6 hours with no tissue damage, and in some cases up to as many as 12 hours with no tissue damage with the use of a tourniquet. Food for thought.
Amazing video and channel! Thanks for your past service and the continuing service you are providing with this channel. Such great info for those of us that are just your average American looking to protect our loved ones.
Shawn, when are we gonna get you to a million subscribers man? How you aren't already viral is so puzzling to me. You've devoted pretty much your entire life to helping other people, it's easy to tell you're a natural born leader💪 I'm about to go order a flannel & a hoodie😂 hope all is well with you
Guys thanks so much for this video! Just recently bought an IFAK from Everlit and it comes with a tourniquet and this video helped a lot with info. I'm gonna have my buddy who is a former Corpsman help me with practicing to use it since he did it when he was attached to the Marines at the sandbox.
As a former civilian paramedic, “life over limb” was a very common saying, and we carried multiple CAT tourniquets at all times. There was no widespread concern about tissue necrosis or exacerbation of a wound, just stop the bleeding with the least amount of force necessary (with finger or hand, then trauma gauze, then tourniquet) or severe penetrating trauma would call for immediate tourniquet placement. Obviously we would use a gloved hand or gauze for a minor puncture or laceration, but a GSW to a limb would immediately get a tourniquet - and nobody would complain if you put a second tourniquet above the first one. Then again, active shooter drills and TCCC had been pretty strongly integrated into civilian paramedicine during that time (2014-2017) so I’m sure things were much different back in the day.
Definite solid information here. Ive been blessed to have been there when a friend had a impact socket explode and had a piece hit the artery in his wrist. And since we where way back in the woods, And with no cell service it was time to improvise to get him out to the truck and to the hospital. I used a piece of Para cord that was made into one of those bracelets that the Boy Scouts make and sell. I used a 9/16" wrench to tighten it up. From time of first blood to the time we got him to the ER was over 75 mins. Since this accident I've invested in multiple tourniquet and even have given them out at Safety Meetings that I've held. We have employees working with chainsaws, So it only makes sense.
One thing I dont have in me medkit or even my range bag .. I just Pick up 3 of them for $21 buck on Amazon. Thanks for the video .. Navy Dad here GodBless you guys for your service.. Keep the faith ..GoNavy
This one should be mandatory for everyone!slap this one on Facebook,Instagram.. all kinds of forums etc..because this one is gonna safe lives right here!
Awesome!!! Guys like you are the descendents of Zeus himself!! Thank you for the education and picking up the Hammer 🔨 and putting in work!!! GOD BLESS!!!
I would like to thank you guys with the information you put on. I work for a government that has no idea of what the world is he coming! I keep telling my higher ups that our department needs more training. Medical and tactical. They say that my job is dangerous to be issued body armor and a flashlight yes that is what I said. But I have been told that is what the police are for. I have gone to several seminars on terrorism and this has really helped open my eyes. I am wanting to come and check out some of the programs that are offered in the USA.
Love the video. Great information. I am a ret. police (medically), and USMC vet. I am the security lead at my chuch and ALL my guys/girls on team carry one in pocket. Pray that we never use them but we have them for emergencies. Keep up the great videos.
Great details and information I started thinking these would be great to have in your vehicle too for accidents and then you guys discussed this as well. Thank you gentlemen for your service and I’m sure this video will save many lives.
I just subscribed to your channel and man have I enjoyed and learned alot from each video. I really enjoy learning from someone with the caliper of knowledge you gained from serving the best country in the world. I listened to the your podcast with Team Never quit today and man it's one of my favorites yet. I heard you say that you and David Rutherford will be hosting a TCCC course. I'd be really interested in taking it if offered to the public. I'm a Firefighter/Emt in Texas and I'd be honored to learn from both of you in person. Thanks Brother keep the vids coming.
Sean took one for the team for this video.. When the CAT went on.. It stayed on.. And it hurt like hell and it feels so gross But he doesn't brake. Gets stronger with hes focus.. That's is what they look for.. And that's why he made it to the top..
As usual great videos guys... Love when "Rut" shows up... Love his attitude. Havent seen stuff like this since my days on a ship as a fire fighter. Keep up the great work an ill keep watching brother
Hey Shawn, I was a Captain with the Sheriffs Department in Atlanta. I was also a certified EMT ( no fire fighting) I was strictly EMS. I LEFT LEO WHEN BACK TO SCHOOL and went through all the EMT level's in Georgia and 2 years a graduated PARAMEDIC SCHOOL. It was exactly as you said, tournihp7
I prefer SOF-T wide tourniquets myself because they have the metal windlass but everyone should always have something. CAT, SOF-T, RATS...just carry a damn tourniquet. Carry multiple ones
On North American Rescue’s website (the makers of the CAT tourniquet) they sell a basic trauma kit that includes a CAT tourniquet, a Quik Clot bandage, some dressings and gloves; all vacuum sealed in a small kit and for a reasonable price. Buy a couple, put them in your vehicle/range bag/shop, etc... save a life. (They also do LEO/MIL/1st responder discounts)
In the Marines they used to say to keep the windless closer towards the insides on the limb so that way it wouldnt get knocked around and undo itself on doors ,rocks, etc. Ever heard that one before?
Don’t know if it’s been commented below but worth noting the 2 hour limit is no more. You can keep it on for 24 if you have to. Just don’t open it up until you’re at a trauma center
I just wanted to say thank you for the awesome videos you put out there. I'm trying to learn more about first aid and really appreciate the information!
Thank you Shawn and David for the life saving video .. I am a new subscriber and have been absolutely loving this channel.. Glad to put a face to the Name David fromTeam Never Quit Podcasts .. love the high energy and content..
It does hurt worse than the injury. Threw a tq on a guy who sliced his AC to the bone. Bleeding out. When he regained consciousness he was screaming about the tq hurting worse than his arm. Also another point should be made is direct pressure is critical until you can get the TQ on. Someone hit in the femoral only has a limited time until they are done.
Excellent video! My son and I went shooting earlier this week and I asked him to bring his medical kit with. He just got of the Marine infantry and he knows how to use that Cat tourniquet. Just in case....
@Vigilance Elite, whether it’s combat or the normal civilian day to day I hope the general audience and more people learn more TCCC and CLS. Anything could happen folks between a deployment or working a construction job always prepare for the worst and hope for the best, worst case scenario you know basic first aid and can save someone’s life, limb, or eyesight!
As a former USN Rescue Swimmer, Charleston County (SC) EMS EMT/Paramedic and now 20 years practicing medicine as a Physician Assistant in NC; Bravo Zulu gentlemen! Excellent training block.
Thank you for that awesome compliment.
Bravo Zulu .. Navy Fam..... USS Donald B Beary FF 1085 (91-93) 1st Division (BOATS)....DESRON 2 ....Naval Station Norfolk...Hoorah.
Say you get shot in the hip what do you do then ?
Alex Chuop call 911
@@alexchuop4957 Apply pressure. Call for help and shoot back if possible.
Rut is that teammate that would NEVER shut up and drive you crazy but you'd love the hell outta him at the same time.
Thinking the same thing!
Shawn, you guys are cranking out some really good content. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
My pleasure, there's plenty more on the way. Thank you for tuning in.
Shawn's face when Rut starts cranking the TQ had me dying. People don't understand that a good TQ is a painful one. Time for some TQ drills!
I've seen tourniquets talked about for a few years now on weapons training channels. This is the first time I've seen someone demonstrate how they are applied. Good instruction!
Great Video. Had my 14 year old watch it. He is a little patriot in the making and more so a kind and honorable little dude.
That's awesome. Tell him I said hi.
Great parents.
My first time watching them talk about tourniquet I got 2 one always in my truck and 1 at home
I was taught, "Pain plus one", so turn it until it hurts, then go one more. Yeah it's definitely not comfort day when you put these guys on
Yep make it hurt + 1
Kinda silly. Put that bitch on until the bleeding stops as much as possible. Lol, they all fucking hurt after a few minutes anyway.
You know its working when you cant feel a pulse
Was taught the same. When they start screaming, you got one turn left.
Watching this video years ago just helped me save my neighbors life. Had to come back and find it to leave a comment. Thank you Shawn and Rut.
Rut's positive attitude is infectious. At first it comes off as a little annoying but he really grows on you. You can really tell he enjoys helping others and that's what gives him drive in life.
I’m a Industrial Firefighter/EMR and they are teaching tourniquets more in civilian EMS now than in the past. I keep my trauma kit and tourniquet in my bag on duty. Thank y’all for making these videos!
Thanks guys, not only did ya do the hard work, but now your helping out your people back home. Truly commendable.
No soldier here… just a guy that’s trying to prepare a complete first aid kit for both of my vehicles in case I come across a car crash or something. Thank you so very much for the info and demonstration! Really helped me out. Much respect for your service gentlemen! 🇺🇸
Find a "Stop The Bleed" class!!! You can find them all over the place, for free.
8:28 you can just tell the gears are moving in his head lmao I like how he edited himself
I'm surprised there's no other comments about this haha
Recently found this channel after serching for 3 gun information so I can get into that. Glad I found it, great channel.
Right on. Thank you for the compliment.
I would totally love to have a few drinks and cigars with these guys.
Bottoms up!
Yeah, until you show up with some expensive rare Bourbon and stogies and Shawn asks where the Milk Duds and Wine are. lol
The Shawn Ryan Show... Hands down best podcast out there!
This is the first training video on a live person we're the instructor actually tightens the tourniquet as tight as possible. I saw allot of half ass videos but this one is a great example 100%
man his hand went ghost white-purple, and that probably would have made a lesser man holler out. The way yall have set it up is genius. the comedy with the dead serious aspect and the fact that yall are modern day spartans. I Love America and these great men.
Thanks! 2005 Iraq Combat medic Platoon Sgt. FOB Cobra. Cav scout, M1 A1 qualified. You guys are the shit.
Excellent demonstration, great psa for all. Tourniquets once deemed controversial saved lives at Boston Marathon bombing. We are in a different world now, this stuff is important for survival. Love the personalities making learning interesting. This works!
Thank you Vicki! See you soon.
Im a little late on the comments fuck!!! But my man shawn throwing greater content then internet porn did. Love the variety and all on this channel shawn👍🏻💪🏻
Thanks man. Keep watching because there is a lot more coming.
Just attended a class and certification type session for "Stop the Bleed". Was tought proper techniques to pack a wound and to apply a tourniquet properly. Always keep one in my truck and one in my range bag.
Good stuff.
Ripped my right leg off in a bike wreck two years after deployment. Had a CAT in my bag and was able to stop bleeding laying in the middle of the road. Useful piece of equipment.
Trying to learn in this field. Prior service member joining another branch. Looking for a medical position if a medic pops up. You brothers sent me in the right direction. Showing the history, the evolution of, and even direction of where it may go. Thank you for your service. Great content as always.
Well done gentlemen, thank you. There are some great testimonials on the RATS, mine is on me all day every day.
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
I LOVE THESE KIND OF VIDS! THIS INFO COULD SAVE A LIFE ONE DAY, WHAT'S MORE BAD ASS THEN THAT!???
Awesome! Thank you for watching.
Bought me a trauma kit awhile back and some guys said why would you waste your money on a whole kit you probably won't use half the stuff that's in it. Well my response was first it's my money and second in real life situations what can go wrong will go wrong so having things I might not have to use is better to have than have not! Yes I could have built a kit on my own for less money but for ME I felt better getting one that's already put together hopefully I won't ever have to use it. Couple times a month I practice putting on the tourniquet to be familiar with it because if I ever have to use it then it's gonna be is a stressful situation. Great video guys you just got me to subscribe!
Great content, learnt a lot. We train a lot of anti poaching guys and I just added this to the curriculum.
I hope this helped.
Ya'll are the BEST! Thanks! I literally keep a notebook out when I watch your videos. I was a CLS for my boat crew back in 08-10, and tourniquet was a NO NO back then. Things have changes so much. Stop the Bleed is life now! Appreciate what ya'll are doing!
I think combat medic training is vastly understated. I'd love to see more of this kind of thing
Another great video from the laugh factory ! I've been a firefighter for 31yrs in my municipality ( I'd have traded jobs with you) of a population © 90,000 and during a recent refresher class I asked the medic about the loss of a limb from a tourniquet and he said that was old school thought nowadays they can still save the appendage if its just a puncture, partial tissue loss from a bullet wound or impalement in which object did not remain in the limb. Depending on the situation, impaled objects SHOULD NOT be removed (if possible) when there is no active blood loss. Since tourniquets are new I really don't have much experience with them so if anybody else does please feel free to educate me as education is infinite...✌to you Shawn and the rest of the people at VE !
K Mack - I’m a firefighter/Aemt for Memphis Fire- we have tourniquets and IT clamps(evil looking device) and use them when we can. Whenever I’ve seen either used- the patient did in fact say that they were very very painful, which means you are doing it right. We have a level 1 trauma that is second to none (Regional One,Elvis Presley Trauma Unit)- and they along with our Medical director, great dude/very knowledgeable, encourage the use of tourniquets. I have seen way too many gun shoots vics in my short 14.5 yrs- most not all live if they don’t bleed out. The time the tourniquet is left applied is the only factor I can remember when it comes to loss of limb from it-but it’s a long time- like hours.
Never lost a patient shot in a limb upper or lower that I know of and that goes for pistol, rifle or shotgun round. Don’t know if the tourniquet or IT clamp was the “savior device”- but sure it didn’t hurt. Stay safe!
long read and bunch of stats but will help answer your question: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5104170/
Gordon Whisenhunt Oooooh, the FREE STATE of Tennessee ! Its in the top two of states that I'm thinking of retiring to, Texas being the other. I'm dying to get out of mASSachusetts..lol. I would venture to say that it probably was the difference. I don't know your numbers but your dept is way bigger than mine. I live in a city of about 90k people so I'm sure your dept. dwarfs mine which when I started had 247 members, 8 pumps, 4 trucks and 1 heavy rescue. We've been whittled down to approx 175 members with 6 pumps, 3 trucks and 1 heavy rescue although our compliment on the EMS side went from 2 BLS trucks to 6 ALS with our closest trauma center in Providence RI. I was always under the impression that if you put a tourniquet on that in order to prevent the loss of the limb along with tissue, muscle etc. you would have to loosen the tourniquet up every 15 minutes or so. As you aluded to, we've come to learn that the application of a tourniquet is NOT the definite loss of limb. Regardless of that fact, even if it were true, the saving of life would supersede any limb saving attempt. Thank you for your enlightenment on the subject (as I wasn't required and am still not to be an EMT or paramedic when I was hire waaaay back in 1987...lol). I hate to say that I'm guilty of the fact that I've gotten complacent in this regard as I could've sought training on my own albeit at my own expense but in my opinion well worth the cost. Fortunately the department has begun transitioning over and I'm only 1 1/2 yrs away from retirement at which time I will be looking to get training (although I may start sooner)in both the defensive application of firearms ( hopefully with VE) and at the very least some first aid training above my basic first responder knowledge that I've been taught. Again, thank you and be safe out there yourself because it seems to only be getting worse ...✌
Thanks guys, I appreciate your time!!!
You are welcome. Thank you for watching.
I miss you two doing shit together. I really miss those story times too. They didn't even have to be funny. Just listening to your real life experiences even training are awesome!
First off Thank you and your friends for your service! I’m proud and honored to be a free America because the sacrifice you men and woman have given! I can’t thank you enough.
Shawn casually going numb in the middle of a 5 min speech 😂 “is your hand going numb yet” hell yea 😭
That's best video on tourniquet applications I've ever seen. That will save someone's life!
just found your channel, thank you both for serving the country and continuing to do so by making life saving videos like this.
Shawn, was curious if us Patreon members could possibly get some live tissue training content or even basic medical training like placing IV’s and stopping arterial bleeding on dummies even? It’s useful knowledge that’s very hard to come by unless you’re a medical professional or have served and gone through LTT. I believe knowledge like that is better have and not need than need and not have. A few months back i witnessed a horrible accident and did what I could to help to no avail, and it’s stuck with me. Granted, these things happen, but having access to knowledge that could have helped prevent or even just delay that outcome would be greatly appreciated. I know many people that have trauma kits in their EDC or Go-Bags and don’t know how to use half the stuff in the kit. Knowledge is power knowledge is protection.
EMTs and other civilian medicine are now running tourniquets, they are not afraid to use them like they were a few years ago. We have them in our ambulances and are taught how to apply them in our training.
Just stumbled onto this vid. Thanks for providing useful info. I was always told (through training back in the 80s/90s) don't use a tourniquet until last resort. Always made me leery. Makes perfect sense now. Hats off to you guys!
First Aid courses today teach 4 to 6 hours with no tissue damage, and in some cases up to as many as 12 hours with no tissue damage with the use of a tourniquet. Food for thought.
This dudes attitude is incredible absolutely everything he does is with full belief and character! Can not find that these days
Amazing video and channel! Thanks for your past service and the continuing service you are providing with this channel. Such great info for those of us that are just your average American looking to protect our loved ones.
Thank you for tuning in. Cheers
Gosh, I cringe even thinking about a tourniquet. I hope none of us ever have to need or use one. But, it's always good to know how to use one.
great info - and great to put a face to the voice I listen to so often.
Awesome!
Mr. Rutherford is always STOKED! LOVE IT!!!!
Thanks guys great information and the way you guys present it always enjoy learning from ya .
Awesome! Thank you for watching.
Shawn, when are we gonna get you to a million subscribers man? How you aren't already viral is so puzzling to me. You've devoted pretty much your entire life to helping other people, it's easy to tell you're a natural born leader💪 I'm about to go order a flannel & a hoodie😂 hope all is well with you
Thank you for this video! There's so many people that should carry a tourniquet if they carry a firearm.
You are welcome.
Tourniquets are back in nowadays in Civilian EMS. When I first took the class back around 2008 it was out. Now it’s loved.
That's good to hear.
Worked in ER/Trauma in both Missouri and Oklahoma, in both I used CAT. Simple. Fast. Effective. Great Video Again @VigilanceElite
What's up bro? How's that Daniel treating you?
Vigilance Elite The Daniel is perfect. I couldn't ask for a more reliable rifle. 👍
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Another solid, informative video. Keep crushin' it bro!
Hell yeah bro! See you in the SUB GUNS only course, and probably at PBT. haha
yeah this is one of my fav youtube channels
Guys thanks so much for this video! Just recently bought an IFAK from Everlit and it comes with a tourniquet and this video helped a lot with info. I'm gonna have my buddy who is a former Corpsman help me with practicing to use it since he did it when he was attached to the Marines at the sandbox.
Hey Shawn, thanks for your service man. I greatly appreciate it. Great content as always!
Thank you. Lots more coming.
As a former civilian paramedic, “life over limb” was a very common saying, and we carried multiple CAT tourniquets at all times. There was no widespread concern about tissue necrosis or exacerbation of a wound, just stop the bleeding with the least amount of force necessary (with finger or hand, then trauma gauze, then tourniquet) or severe penetrating trauma would call for immediate tourniquet placement. Obviously we would use a gloved hand or gauze for a minor puncture or laceration, but a GSW to a limb would immediately get a tourniquet - and nobody would complain if you put a second tourniquet above the first one. Then again, active shooter drills and TCCC had been pretty strongly integrated into civilian paramedicine during that time (2014-2017) so I’m sure things were much different back in the day.
Definite solid information here. Ive been blessed to have been there when a friend had a impact socket explode and had a piece hit the artery in his wrist. And since we where way back in the woods, And with no cell service it was time to improvise to get him out to the truck and to the hospital. I used a piece of Para cord that was made into one of those bracelets that the Boy Scouts make and sell. I used a 9/16" wrench to tighten it up. From time of first blood to the time we got him to the ER was over 75 mins. Since this accident I've invested in multiple tourniquet and even have given them out at Safety Meetings that I've held. We have employees working with chainsaws, So it only makes sense.
One thing I dont have in me medkit or even my range bag .. I just Pick up 3 of them for $21 buck on Amazon. Thanks for the video ..
Navy Dad here GodBless you guys for your service.. Keep the faith ..GoNavy
This was awesome guys. Thank you for showing us how to save someone's life. :)
This one should be mandatory for everyone!slap this one on Facebook,Instagram.. all kinds of forums etc..because this one is gonna safe lives right here!
Awesome!!! Guys like you are the descendents of Zeus himself!! Thank you for the education and picking up the Hammer 🔨 and putting in work!!! GOD BLESS!!!
Cheers Doug. Thanks for tuning in. See you next week.
I would like to thank you guys with the information you put on. I work for a government that has no idea of what the world is he coming! I keep telling my higher ups that our department needs more training. Medical and tactical. They say that my job is dangerous to be issued body armor and a flashlight yes that is what I said. But I have been told that is what the police are for. I have gone to several seminars on terrorism and this has really helped open my eyes.
I am wanting to come and check out some of the programs that are offered in the USA.
Love the video. Great information. I am a ret. police (medically), and USMC vet. I am the security lead at my chuch and ALL my guys/girls on team carry one in pocket. Pray that we never use them but we have them for emergencies. Keep up the great videos.
Great details and information I started thinking these would be great to have in your vehicle too for accidents and then you guys discussed this as well. Thank you gentlemen for your service and I’m sure this video will save many lives.
Good to see you two continuing to make a difference.
Just moved mine from my trauma kit to my plate carrier. Plates for the body, tourniquet for the limbs. Now to buy another.
AND WRITE THE TIME ON IT! (as a fireman at an ALS FD in Cali. Shawn, We carry CATs & Rats on all our rigs. We have a bleed bag on every unit)
I just subscribed to your channel and man have I enjoyed and learned alot from each video. I really enjoy learning from someone with the caliper of knowledge you gained from serving the best country in the world.
I listened to the your podcast with Team Never quit today and man it's one of my favorites yet. I heard you say that you and David Rutherford will be hosting a TCCC course. I'd be really interested in taking it if offered to the public. I'm a Firefighter/Emt in Texas and I'd be honored to learn from both of you in person.
Thanks Brother keep the vids coming.
Hey man get this thing off me LOL
This is crazy, I never thought of any of this, but good information to have. I can't stop watching VE videos.
Sean took one for the team for this video.. When the CAT went on.. It stayed on.. And it hurt like hell and it feels so gross But he doesn't brake. Gets stronger with hes focus.. That's is what they look for.. And that's why he made it to the top..
Great demos lads. Been thinking of carrying one of these when i go spearfishing. Lots of crocs and sharks up here in North Queensland.
Good call man.
Did you “miss” Dave’s edit at 8:35 because he took his sweet time on your arm demo :D
Hahaha
Great vid, thanks for hitting me with the knowledge
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
High and tight, and there's always space for one more!
You can tell Shawn is just lovin life when Rut really syches down that CAT lol
As usual great videos guys... Love when "Rut" shows up... Love his attitude. Havent seen stuff like this since my days on a ship as a fire fighter. Keep up the great work an ill keep watching brother
As someone who's been threw a training course or two on first aid the thumbnail is exactly how many tourniquets you need. No more, no less.
Hey Shawn, I was a Captain with the Sheriffs Department in Atlanta. I was also a certified EMT
( no fire fighting) I was strictly EMS. I LEFT LEO WHEN BACK TO SCHOOL and went through all the EMT
level's in Georgia and 2 years a graduated PARAMEDIC SCHOOL. It was
exactly as you said, tournihp7
Even if you don't walk around with a gun it's a wise decision to have some of this tourniquets with you.
Great video.
Great instructional…. I agree most important emergency 🆘 piece of gear!
Sweet and a fun time, are you in a van down by the river with that motivational speaker?
Still looking for the river.
Great stuff Shawn... Love your channel....
Rut makes my day every time man. you guys are great together!
I prefer SOF-T wide tourniquets myself because they have the metal windlass but everyone should always have something. CAT, SOF-T, RATS...just carry a damn tourniquet. Carry multiple ones
On North American Rescue’s website (the makers of the CAT tourniquet) they sell a basic trauma kit that includes a CAT tourniquet, a Quik Clot bandage, some dressings and gloves; all vacuum sealed in a small kit and for a reasonable price. Buy a couple, put them in your vehicle/range bag/shop, etc... save a life.
(They also do LEO/MIL/1st responder discounts)
That was excellent! I took a “stop the bleed” course and I think this was better. Lol
Who did you take the course from?
Great content! Huge fan from Atlantic Canada. Have tons of family in Boston. Thank you for your service and keep up the great work.
In the Marines they used to say to keep the windless closer towards the insides on the limb so that way it wouldnt get knocked around and undo itself on doors ,rocks, etc. Ever heard that one before?
Don’t know if it’s been commented below but worth noting the 2 hour limit is no more. You can keep it on for 24 if you have to. Just don’t open it up until you’re at a trauma center
😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣 The ending of this is hilarious! Great video all around, much appreciated 👍
I just wanted to say thank you for the awesome videos you put out there. I'm trying to learn more about first aid and really appreciate the information!
Thank you Shawn and David for the life saving video .. I am a new subscriber and have been absolutely loving this channel.. Glad to put a face to the Name David fromTeam Never Quit Podcasts .. love the high energy and content..
Dave "rut" Rutherford...the man that needs no introduction.
Great content Shawn and a thank you to Dave for the good info. *Thumbs up!*
It does hurt worse than the injury. Threw a tq on a guy who sliced his AC to the bone. Bleeding out. When he regained consciousness he was screaming about the tq hurting worse than his arm. Also another point should be made is direct pressure is critical until you can get the TQ on. Someone hit in the femoral only has a limited time until they are done.
I just started carrying an IFAK as part of my EDC. GREAT video!! Thanks!
My husband is looking to join the Navy. Loves your channel. Thank you for the content 👍🏻
Excellent video! My son and I went shooting earlier this week and I asked him to bring his medical kit with. He just got of the Marine infantry and he knows how to use that Cat tourniquet. Just in case....
Such a great channel, thanks for the videos!
Great instructional video. Thanks so much. I’ve been researching them and you guys helped.
@Vigilance Elite, whether it’s combat or the normal civilian day to day I hope the general audience and more people learn more TCCC and CLS. Anything could happen folks between a deployment or working a construction job always prepare for the worst and hope for the best, worst case scenario you know basic first aid and can save someone’s life, limb, or eyesight!