Question 1

OMNA Marine Tourniquet (OMT) Advantage:

Accepted Answer

100% marine grade
Made for austere environments and conditions (eg, cold weather, heat, UV, saltwater).
Lightweight
Durable
Self-locking marine ratcheting buckle
Hydrophobic materials
Modular bite-strap to aid 1-handed application
Instructions for use on device with place to record TQ application time
Superior corrosion resistance 
Superior Tourniquet Performance
Marine ratcheting buckle max load 1100 lbs (500 Kgs)

Question 2

Why do you need a marine tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

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.
According to the Mayo Clinic, hemorrhagic shock is the leading cause of death in people with traumatic injuries (Mayo Clinic).

Question 3

How is a marine tourniquet applied?

Accepted Answer

See instructions for use on homepage or blog.

Question 4

Are Tourniquets Safe?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Do you have Doppler Ultrasound Evidence of OMNA Marine Tourniquet Occlusion?

Accepted Answer

Yes:

Right femoral artery - arterial flow before OMNA Marine Tourniquet (OMT) applied > OMNA Marine Tourniquet (OMT) applied with 100% occlusion > OMNA Marine Tourniquet (OMT) released with right femoral artery flow returned.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

OMNA Marine Tourniquet (OMT) Advantage:

Why do you need a marine tourniquet?

How is a marine tourniquet applied?

Are Tourniquets Safe?

Do you have Doppler Ultrasound Evidence of OMNA Marine Tourniquet Occlusion?