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SWAT-T™ Case Reports
The following case report provides pictures and a summary of events that occurred in May 2009.
**WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS**
White Male falls through glass table, severing brachial/axillary artery.
EMS arrives at Trauma Center with critically ill pt actively hemorrhaging. Bleeding continues through failed pressure dressing.
Trauma team attempts to apply a blood pressure cuff for tourniquet, but this fails due to proximity of wound to axilla/shoulder.
SWAT-T™ handed to trauma surgery resident physician (not previously familiar with the device).
"It was soaked in blood and it held great, still plenty of friction."Successful application, bleeding terminated!
Saphenous vein graph and repair in the operating room.
Notice proximity of wound to shoulder/axilla and reason for problems with initial bleeding control.
A special thanks to Dr. Sydney Vail (Trauma Surgeon) and his staff for their lifesaving skills,
and for providing this report so that we may all learn from and celebrate their success!
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