[D9 (RIP)]

And remember on the CATs that you're probably going to need 2, or at least to fully thread the buckle to apply one on the thigh - esp if your patient hits the gym with regularity. Find your biggest soldier and try in advance so you know what works and what your work arounds are.

Supposedly the velcro issue is resolved with the newest tq. The issue was the stitching on the velcro to the nylon on the tq would come apart and the two would separate with repeated use. I've seen this myself. We heard they were not going to be recalled after all as these tourniquets are a "one-use" item. Maybe set aside a few for training and keep the ones your guys wear out pretty pristine. I've never heard of that velcro problem happening right out of the wrapper, though I could be wrong.

As a "combat medic" current research shows you can make your most money preventing deaths in 3 areas: preventing tension-pnuemos, stopping compressible bleeders, and volume replacement in hypovolemic pts with controlled hemorrhage. I would pack accordingly. I'd probably make sure I had an IO kit. For the rest I would put in some basic gear for the rest of the ABCs and move out.

FWIW