TX3 3" Ratschen-Tourniquet - 60" lang

FAQ — TX3 Ratchet Tourniquet

• Signature feature? Extra-wide strap (~3″) with a mechanical ratchet for quick, precise tightening.
• Why so wide? Wider contact spreads pressure for comfort and stability in longer evacuations.
• Micro-adjustment? Yes—re-tension in small increments after movement without full reset.
• Use on clothing? Works over bulky layers; confirm occlusion and re-check after de-layering.
• Compatibility? Check pouch widths—strap is wider than standard windlass TQs.
• Training? Practice ratchet start position and strap routing for one-handed use.
• Inspection? Verify ratchet track and webbing for debris or fraying.

Evidence & Training Rationale — TX3

• Comfort vs. occlusion: Wider interface reduces focal tissue stress for equivalent arterial suppression.
• Precision control: Ratchet increments help stop re-bleeding after movement without destabilizing clots.
• Human factors: Gross-motor lever actions may be easier for cold-impaired hands than windlass torque.
• Training targets: Stage start length, practice incremental re-tension, embed pulse checks after each move.

Selected sources: Your “Tourniquets & Pouches” collection; manufacturer family specs.

Clinical Rationale — TX3

Why this tool matters clinically

• Extra-wide strap (~3″) reduces peak tissue pressure while achieving arterial occlusion, supporting comfort/stability in longer evacuations.
• Ratcheting mechanism provides precise re-tensioning after movement without a full reset.

Evidence & Training Rationale

• Training: confirm occlusion, secure ratchet, re-check after packaging; rehearse micro-adjustment cadence to control re-bleeding.

Selected sources:
RevMedX — TX Tourniquets;
JTS TCCC/CPG library.