Torniquete aórtico abdominal e articular - Estabilizado (AAJT-S)

I’ve only had to use it in a training scenario so far, but knowing this stays stabilized at the junction while I work on getting the patient moving is a huge relief. The rigid structure and the way it distributes pressure feel far more secure than the improvised setups I’ve seen.

The buckle mechanism locks in place with a satisfying click, and the stabilization strap keeps everything from shifting when I tested it on a dummy. It’s bulky, sure, but for a junctional bleed this is the kind of gear you want in the kit when seconds count. Glad I added it to my emergency bag.

Used it in a real wilderness first aid drill where we had to stabilize a simulated pelvic bleed, and the rigid frame locked into place without slipping once. The windlass mechanism gave me enough leverage to get proper compression even with gloves on and sweat everywhere. This is the kind of gear yo