Advances in trauma and critical care  
 
 
Simple, Easy and Fast 4-Step Application. The MAT is quickly and easily applied with complete blood-flow occlusion in 4 easy steps:
 
Placing MAT on Appendage
MAT's unique design grips to appendages -- facilitating 1-handed use.
 
0:01 - 0:02 sec.
"Click" engage  
 
The MAT is easily secured into place with an assuring "click" sound and feel.

This engagement feature facilitates use of the MAT on trapped limbs.

 
   
 
0:02 - 0:03 sec.
Cinch down  
 
Simply pull the MAT down tight...
 
     
 
0:03 - 0:04 sec.
 
Turn Tighten  
 
...and quickly turn the tightening turnkey to safely and securely occlude blood flow.

The powerful mechanical advantage system is engaged with safe, simultaneous circumferential compression.

 
   
 
0:04 - 0:07 sec.
Release
(for reapplication)
 
 
  The MAT is easily and safely released via 2 quick methods:

1. Push the "RELEASE" tab
or
2. Lift up on the buckle
 
     


 
Resetting (for re-use)
 
 
If the MAT is to be re-used, if should be reset by pushing the "RELEASE" button and pulling out the strap until the "RESET" indicator appears.

Note: For biohazard reasons, reuse of the MAT is expressly not recommended.

 

 

Simple, Easy Method for Securing the MAT The MAT can be quickly and easily secured from accidental release by a number of simple methods:

Wind strap around turnkey stem and fold turnkey down


Turn strap underneath tightened MAT (anywhere) Wrap excess strap over turnkey and tuck under MAT (anywhere)

 

 

 

 


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