Frequently Asked Questions

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 The Hema-T addresses several critical limitations of the CAT tourniquet:

1. Application time (5-20 seconds vs. 2 minutes)
2. Visual confirmation of proper application (skin turns white)
3. Success rate (98% vs. 63.8%)^1
4. Factory-calibrated pressure (no guesswork on tightness)
5. Even pressure distribution (no skin pinching)

 Yes! The Hema-T is specifically designed for simple self-application, even with your non-dominant hand. The user guide provides clear instructions for one-handed application.

The Hema-T can be applied directly over clothing on arms. For legs, a shoe must be removed, but pants can remain on. This saves critical time in emergency situations.

 The Hema-T is suitable for patients age 7+ for leg applications and age 15+ for arm applications, with limb circumferences between 30-80cm.

Unlike traditional tourniquets that provide no visual feedback, the Hema-T causes the limb to turn visibly white when properly applied. This immediate visual confirmation ensures you know it's working correctly.

Yes! Each Hema-T includes a comprehensive quick-reference guide with clear instructions for self-application and application by caregivers, plus a time-marking sticker to record application time.

The Hema-T is designed to remain safely in place for up to 2 hours. If longer evacuation time is needed, the included instructions explain how to temporarily release and reapply the tourniquet while maintaining pressure on the wound.

Be sure to apply the yellow time sticker that is included with every Hema-T. 

Write the “up time” on the sticker when you apply the Hema-T to a limb, and place sticker on forehead of the patient.

While designed as a single-use device, the Hema-T can be cleaned and re-rolled for reuse in training scenarios. For actual emergency use, we recommend using a new device to ensure optimal performance.