Sam XT Series Instructions For Use

SAM XT - EXTREMITY TOURNIQUET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Locate the site of injury* and place the
around the limb, directly onto
SAM XT
®
the skin 2-3 inches above the wound.
Insert the tip of the strap through the
opening in the buckle. Grip the strap
close to the buckle and pull hard and
steady against the buckle until it stops.
Maintaining tension, press the strap
back upon itself to hold it in place.
DO NOT COVER WINDLASS C-HOOKS.
Twist the metal windlass rod until the
bleeding has stopped.
Fix the metal windlass rod inside the
Windlass C-hooks and confirm that
bleeding has stopped. If bleeding continues,
try to further tighten the tourniquet with
additional twists of the metal windlass rod.
If this fails to stop the bleeding, apply a
second side by side next to the
SAM XT
®
first and ensure bleeding has stopped.
Wrap strap between Windlass C-hooks,
over rod and around the limb.
Secure the ( ) Time Band over Windlass
C-hooks and record time of application.
CAUTION
The
SAM XT
®
be applied
MUST NOT
over solid objects
within the clothing.
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If the site of the injury is not
easily seen, place the
SAM
®
as "high & tight" as possible on
the injured arm or leg. When the
situation permits, re-evaluate
the injured limb and place the
directly onto the skin
SAM XT
®
2-3 inches above the wound.
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