Abstract: Embodiments provide a tourniquet that may be used as a daily wear belt. A tourniquet belt may include an elongate belt having a first end and a second free end; a securing element coupled to the elongate belt at the first end of the elongate belt; and a separate tightening element coupled to the elongate belt, wherein the tightening element is selectively actuable to tighten or loosen the tourniquet belt.

Abstract: Provided herein are self-expanding wound dressings that include a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a liquid-expandable layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer, wherein the liquid-expandable layer includes a plurality of liquid-expandable articles retained by a substrate, wherein the plurality of liquid-expandable articles expand to form expanded articles upon contact with a liquid. Also provided is a method of treating an individual having a bleeding wound, the method including applying a self-expanding wound dressing to the wound. Also provided are methods of manufacturing a wound dressing, the methods including forming an absorbent material into a plurality of liquid-expandable articles, coupling the plurality of liquid-expandable articles to a substrate to form a liquid-expandable layer, and positioning the liquid-expandable layer between a first outer layer and a second outer layer to form the wound dressing.

Abstract: Embodiments of pelvic binders and associated techniques are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a pelvic binder may include an elongate member, a first attachment member coupled proximate to a first end of the elongate member and having an elastic portion and a reference portion, and a second attachment member removably coupled to the elongate member. The pelvic binder may also include a target indicator positioned proximate to the first end of the elongate member so as to indicate that the elastic portion is under a predetermined amount of tension when the reference portion is aligned with the target indicator. Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a tourniquet that may be used as a daily wear belt. A tourniquet belt may include an elongate belt having a first end and a second free end; a securing element coupled to the elongate belt at the first end of the elongate belt; and a separate tightening element coupled to the elongate belt, wherein the tightening element is selectively actuable to tighten or loosen the tourniquet belt.

Abstract: Provided herein are vascular compression devices that may be used to apply pressure to an area of the body of a subject near or at a wound site following an injury or procedure (e.g., a catheterization procedure) involving one or more veins and/or arteries. The vascular compression device may include a plate having a concave face and an opposing face; a first strut and a second strut extending from and disposed adjacent opposite edges of the opposing face of the plate; and a pressure bar spaced away from the plate by the first and second struts and spanning a distance between the first and second struts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compression bandages that include one or more fluid bladders (such as an air bladder) disposed in or on a bandage, such as an elastic bandage. In various embodiments, the one or more bladders may be adapted to apply focused pressure to a wound site, for example where direct pressure is required in order to stop or slow bleeding. In various embodiments, such a fluid bladder may permit sufficient pressure to be applied where needed, while also preventing the over-application of pressure to other tissues in proximity to the wound.

Abstract: Provided herein are self-expanding wound dressings that include a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a liquid-expandable layer disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer, wherein the liquid-expandable layer includes a plurality of liquid-expandable articles retained by a substrate, wherein the plurality of liquid-expandable articles expand to form expanded articles upon contact with a liquid. Also provided is a method of treating an individual having a bleeding wound, the method including applying a self-expanding wound dressing to the wound. Also provided are methods of manufacturing a wound dressing, the methods including forming an absorbent material into a plurality of liquid-expandable articles, coupling the plurality of liquid-expandable articles to a substrate to form a liquid-expandable layer, and positioning the liquid-expandable layer between a first outer layer and a second outer layer to form the wound dressing.