Monday, November 3, 2008

Battlefield Clothing Features Built-In Tourniquets

Filed under: Military Medicine

Blackhawk, a company specializing in military and civilian security clothing, has created a style of trousers that feature built-in tourniquets for speedy compression during critical moments when time is of the essence.

Here's a video demonstrating the system:

(hat tip: Gizmodo)

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