SAM MEDICAL Junctional Tourniquet User Manual

1.
D-Ring
Apply the SJT to the patient under the arms, as high as possible. Place the
D-ring on the injured side, aligning it with the side of the neck. Connect the
buckle and secure the strap in place by pulling the BROWN HANDLES apart
until you hear it click.
2.
Attach the Extender to the TCD prior to application and place on the strap on
the brown velcro.
3.
Connect the strap using the large clip to the D-ring on the front of the SJT.
4.
Connect the auxiliary strap to the cord on the back of the SJT using the small
clip, as close as possible to the patient’s mid-line.
Tighten the strap as much as possible using the BROWN HANDLE.
Use the hand pump to inflate the TCD until hemorrhage stops. Monitor patient
during transport for hemorrhage control and adjust the device if necessary.
TO REMOVE, unbuckle the belt.
Use the hand pump to inflate the TCD until hemorrhage stops. Monitor patient
during transport for hemorrhage control and adjust the device if necessary.
TO REMOVE, unbuckle the belt.
4.
Hold the TCD in place and connect the belt using the buckle.
Pull the BROWN HANDLES away from each other until the buckle secures. You
will hear an audible click. Fasten excess belt in place by pressing it down on
the Velcro. You may hear a second click once the belt is secure.
Slide the belt underneath the patient, positioning the Target Compression
Device (TCD) over the area to be compressed. Use sterile gauze or hemostatic
dressing if targeting directly over a wound. For bi-lateral application, use a
second TCD.
TO CONTROL DIFFICULT BLEEDS
IN THE AXILLA AREA
Part No. SJT 102 Only
TO CONTROL DIFFICULT BLEEDS
IN THE INGUINAL AREA
Part No. SJT 102,101
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SAM MEDICAL Junctional Tourniquet Specifications

General

Brand	SAM MEDICAL
Model	Junctional Tourniquet
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Control Difficult Bleeds in Axilla Area

Secure Buckle with Brown Handles

Apply SJT under arms, place D-ring, connect buckle, pull brown handles until click.

Position TCD and Attach Extender

Slide belt, position TCD over area, attach extender to TCD before application.

Connect Main Strap to D-ring

Hold TCD, connect belt buckle, connect strap clip to D-ring on front.

Secure Buckle and Connect Auxiliary Strap

Pull brown handles to secure buckle; connect auxiliary strap to back cord.

Inflate TCD and Tighten Strap

Inflate TCD with hand pump until bleeding stops; tighten strap using brown handle.

Control Difficult Bleeds in Inguinal Area

Apply SJT and Secure Buckle

Apply SJT, position D-ring, connect buckle, pull brown handles to secure.

Position TCD and Attach Extender

Slide belt, position TCD over area, attach extender to TCD before application.

Connect Belt and Main Strap

Hold TCD, connect belt buckle, connect strap clip to D-ring.

Secure Buckle and Connect Auxiliary Strap

Pull brown handles to secure buckle; connect auxiliary strap to back cord.

Inflate TCD and Tighten Strap

Inflate TCD with hand pump until bleeding stops; tighten strap using brown handle.

Immobilize a Pelvic Fracture

Prepare and Apply Pelvic Sling

Remove objects, slide belt without TCD under patient at hip level.

Connect Belt Buckle

Connect the belt using the buckle.

Secure Buckle and Fasten Belt

Pull brown handles until click to secure buckle; fasten excess belt on Velcro.

Product Information and Warnings

Product Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for SJT 102, SJT 101, and SJT 100 (Pelvic Sling).

Usage Warnings and Notes

Tourniquet intended for up to four hours; additional pumps may be needed; use syringe for fluid inflation if needed.