HELFIS LTQ 1.0 Tourniquet Instruction Manual

HELFIS LTQ 1.0 Tourniquet

INSTRUCTIONS OF USE OF THE TOURNIQUET

With two hands

• The unfolded tourniquet strap is wrapped 5-8 cm above injury. The end of the belt is threaded twice through the fastening buckle. The space under the tourniquet must be cleared from hard objects (keys, phones, etc.)
• The loop formed by the tourniquet around the injured limb is tightly tightened by pulling the end of the strap marked with a red triangle
• The LTQ 1.0 Tourniquet is secured by tying tightly the main strap around the limb, pressing the two sides of the hook and loop together. The remaining free end of the strap is left near the triangle latch.
• The tourniquet stick is rotated to one side until the bleeding from the affected limb stops and the peripheral pulse is no longer felt in the limb.
• The tourniquet stick is locked in the mounting triangle.
• On the label of the tourniquet in the designated place, marked “Time”, the time of tourniquet application is recorded

One handed use

• Put the injured limb through the loop of the tourniquet, the belt should be 5-8 cm above the injury, but not on the joint (in this case, put the tourniquet above the joint). The space under the tourniquet has to be cleared from hard objects (keys, phones, etc.)
• The loop formed by the tourniquet around the injured limb is tightly tightened by pulling the end of the strap marked with a red triangle.
• The LTQ 1.0 Tourniquet is secured by tying tightly the main strap around the limb, pressing the two sides of the hook and loop together. The remaining free end of the strap is left near the triangle latch.
• The tourniquet stick is rotated to one side until the bleeding from the injured limb stops and the peripheral pulse is no longer felt in the limb
• The tourniquet stick is locked in the mounting triangle.
• The remaining free end of the tourniquet strap is passed through the side of the mounting triangle
• If the length is sufficient, the end of the tourniquet strap is looped around the tourniquet stick and secured on the other side of the mounting triangle.
• On the label of the tourniquet in the designated place, marked “Time”, the time of tourniquet application is recorded

TOURNIQUET LTQ 1.0

Intended for stopping strong, massive
bleeding in the limbs – hands, legs.

ATTENTION! Safety warnings related to the use of the LTQ 1.0 tourniquet:

• Carefully study the instructions for use of the tourniquet before use! Improper use of a tourni-quet puts you at risk of INJURY, LOSS OF AN INJURED LIMB, and/or BLEEDING.

• If bleeding cannot be stopped with one tourniquet, place a second tourniquet above the first tourniquet without removing it.

• Once the tourniquet is in place, it is prohibited to loosen or remove it by anyone except specialized medical personnel.
  Features of the tourniquet LTQ 1.0:

• The tourniquet is considered single-use because the first time it is used for its intended purpose, the technical characteristics of the device may change, which may lead to the loss of maximum functionality of the tourniquet.

• The design of the tourniquet allows the tourni-quet to be operated with one hand so that the injured person can apply it independently if necessary.

• The tourniquet can be used to stop bleeding in small limbs (from 3 cm in diameter).

• The tourniquet is suitable for use at an ambient temperature of +50°C/-50°C.
  Storage and warehouse conditions of the tourni-quet LTQ 1.0:

• The tourniquet has to be stored at room temperature (10°C – 25°C), protected from direct sunlight, in a dry place, in a sealed manufacturer’s package.

• The tourniquet must be protected from exposure to acids, solvents, open flames, and sharp objects that can damage or break the tourniquet.

• The tourniquet’s validity period is 5 years from the date of manufacture.

•  The manufacturer is not responsible for the effectiveness of the tool if the specified storage conditions are not observed.

All serious incidents related to the use of the LTQ 1.0 tourniquet should be reported to the manufac-turer and the competent authority of the Member State where the user and/or patient is estab-lished/located.

Manufacturer:
UAB „Helfis“
Verslo g. 15, Kumpiai, Kauno r. 54311 Lithuania
www.helfis.lt
info@helfis.lt

References

• UAB Helfis – Kartu lengviau

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