FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's The OMNA Advantage?

• We're a Hybrid: An Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Maritime Company & Medical Device Manufacturer
• All of our products are 100% Marine Grade
• Versatility, Lightweight, Durable
• Self-Locking Marine Ratcheting Surf Buckle System
• Proprietary Marine Webbing & Thread is hydrophobic (Doesn't absorb water), superior strength, marine, abrasion, and UV resistance - Made for Repetitive Saltwater Exposure & Training
• Modular Bite-Strap to Aid 1-Handed Application
• Instructions For Use On Device; Place To Record TQ Application Time
• Superior Corrosion Resistance & Superior Tourniquet Performance
• Marine Ratcheting Buckle Max Load 550 lbs (250 Kgs)

Variety:

• Marine Tourniquets
• Tourniquet Surfboard Leashes
• Tourniquet Paddleboard Leashes
• Tourniquet Bodyboard Leashes
• Tourniquet Freediving Lanyards
• Underwater Photography Tourniquet Tethers
• Wide and Mini Tourniquet Sizes
• Surfer First Aid Kits - Made by Water Survival Experts - All Components Designed for Surfing, Diving, Boating, Fishing, & All Things Beach, Marine, Search & Rescue
• Marine Ratcheting Buckles - Highest Strength - Superior Corrosion Resistance - Surf Hardware

How do the three Marine Tourniquets differ?

Marine TQ:

• Made with Marine grade materials of superior strength, abrasion resistance, hydrophobic, corrosion resistant, superior marine exposure properties, and UV resistance
• The Marine TQ features a smaller, smooth aperture ring for strap re-direct (According to recent studies, this facilities maximum compression from slack removal / strap tensioning prior to mechanical advantage engagement)
• Uses omni-tape instead of separate hook and loop on its stored strap
• Proprietary no-pinch technology in TQ application
• Most compact Marine Tourniquet - 7.75" L x 2.5" W
• Extends to 37.5” in length and has a 2” wide strap for lower arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) which is safer.

Amphibious TQ:

• Made with Marine grade materials of superior strength, abrasion resistance, hydrophobic, corrosion resistant, superior marine exposure properties, and UV resistance
• The Amphibious TQ is wearable on a limb or belt in a stored configuration (No expensive pouch required)
• Uses a larger, bright red D-ring for strap re-direct / easier grabbing for application in water.
• Can be worn on limb, belt, strapped to equipment, boat rails, and more
• Extends to 37.5” in length and has a 2” wide strap for lower arterial occlusion pressure (AOP) which is safer.

Amphibious TQ - Mini:

• Same as above, but the dimensions are reduced because its made for a person 130lbs (59kg) or less. Extends to 32” in length and has a 1.5” wide strap. (Mini Tourniquet Leash in video below)

Why Do I Need A Tourniquet?

• You can bleed to death in as little as 3 minutes.
• You develop Hypovolemic shock , when you lose more than 20% of your blood. This is what usually kills you, because your heart doesn't have enough blood to pump to your body; your organs fail.
• Watch how fast hypovolemic shock can develop in this video - 30 to 40 seconds after the person is injured by a police officer, he is unconscious, are you going to make the swim back to shore in that time?
• According to the Mayo Clinic, hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of death in people with traumatic injuries (Mayo Clinic).

HOW IS A TOURNIQUET APPLIED?

See instructions page.

ARE TOURNIQUETS SAFE?

• Yes, recent combat and civilian studies estimate that a tourniquet can be used with relatively low risk of complications.
• Risk of complications doesn't begin to rise until 2 hours.

What About Improvised Tourniquets?

The following image is from a vascular doppler ultrasound. Red is arterial blood flow, and blue is venous blood flow. A 6' x 7mm FCS surfboard leash was used as an improvised tourniquet. The surfboard leash was wrapped around the limb in a high & tight application. It was ineffective at occluding the femoral artery.

• In a recent study, Doyle and Taillac concluded that improvised tourniquets are neither safe nor effective. (Doyle & Taillac, 2006).
• Significant drawbacks in application speed, are untested, cannot be applied one-handed, and are more likely to cause limb damage.
• The Australian Resuscitation Council advises not to use improvised tourniquets because of the high risk of complications.

Do OMNA Tourniquets Come In Any Other Languages?

Yes, all products including tourniquets can be custom made in any language.

I Don't See My Country Listed As A Shipping Option?

OMNA Amphibious Tourniquets, and Tourniquet Leashes are Class 1 medical devices. This means OMNA is required to have medical device representation in all countries we sell products. Therefore, we need sufficient demand to sell in new markets. Help us, help others, by expanding.

Where does OMNA ship?

We currently ship throughout the USA, EU, Australia, Caribbean, Canada, and Chilé.

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