SICH TOURNIQUET
SICH Tourniquet Tourniquet (NATO Standard)
The SICH-Tourniquet ( Strengthened Individual Combat Hybryd Tourniquet ) is a combination of the CAT tourniquet and the SOFTT-W tourniquet.
Details :
- Dimensions: 5cm x 80 cm
- Can be placed with one hand
- Duralium buckles
- Lock (triangle loop)
- Weight 118g
- Used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
- Only Tourniquet packaged in Self-aid
This unique tourniquet withstands double pressure and works successfully even in case of dirt, grease or oil, and it does not lose its effectiveness at very low high temperatures (-40 / +50).
The tourniquet does not impact soft tissues when applied. In addition, it can be applied with one hand.
In the summer of 2015, independent consumers and experts (doctors, volunteers and military personnel) conducted numerous tests on tourniquets produced by well-known Ukrainian producers of that time. Based on the test results, SICH-Tourniquet took first place. Then it became the official tool for groups of soldiers of the Ukrainian military forces, which were packed in accordance with NATO standards, as well as for groups of Ukrainian national guards and police officers.
At the end of 2017, volunteers of the Ukrainian Charitable Fund Wilni UA initiated and organized a detailed examination of Ukrainian and American tourniquets. Based at Ukrmetrteststandard State Company (the company is globally certified), qualified employees and instructors of TSSS conducted a thorough examination of the reliability, performance and stability of modern tourniquet samples. Without exaggeration, it should be said that there were no similar tests in Ukraine and, in particular, in the world.
During the tests, specialists studied the tourniquets' ability to maintain relatively constant pressure on any limb (350-300 Mmhg) for two hours under the following conditions:
- at room temperature (24°C +/- 7°C), if the tourniquet is dry;
- at room temperature (24°C +/- 7°C), if the tourniquet is wet;
- at room temperature (24°C +/- 7°C), if the tourniquet is soaked in diesel;
- if the sample is frozen before at -40°C;
- if the sample is heated to +50°C.
Considering the test results, SICH and CAT Gen 7 had the best characteristics, but SICH showed better results at low and high temperatures.
NORTHMANRESILIENCE strongly encourages its customers to take first aid training from a qualified organization before purchasing any medical equipment to learn how to use it. Chiron Solutions is a leading company in this field, with trainers who are experts in their fields.