Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets suitable for one handed application. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base defining first and second ends. A constricting band is attached to and extends from the first end of the base. A handle is engaged with the constricting band. The constricting band is threaded through a buckle assembly including a hexagonal frame member. A hook member includes an eyelet and a cuff which is releasably engaged to a first side of the hexagonal frame member. A loop is fixedly attached to said base which attaches the eyelet of said hook member to the base.

Abstract: Present invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base including at least first and second sections and having a cap attached to one of the sections. A compression strap is attached to the base and extends across the base. A windlass handle is provided and includes a strap aperture through which the compression strap is threaded through and stitched to itself. A locking strap extends across and is attached to the cap. A handle stop engages the locking strap such that the handle stop freely slides along the handle strap. A strap connector assembly is provided and includes a buckle frame and a self-cinching sliding arm transversely extending from a first side of the buckle frame to a second opposing side of the buckle frame, a sliding arm configured to slide along the buckle frame. A buckle connector is attached to the compression strap to engage the buckle frame.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a trauma kit including a plurality of medical packets, wherein one or more of the medical packets includes treatment instructions, a first tool for treating a medical situation, the first tool being labeled in a first color, and a second tool for treating the medical situation, the second tool being labeled in a second color. The treatment instructions include a first treatment instruction labeled with a first character designated in the first color, and a second treatment instruction labeled with a second character designated in the second color. A treatment sequence chart includes a flow diagram of treatment steps, wherein each of the treatment steps are color-coded to one of the medical packets.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a trauma kit including a plurality of medical packets, wherein one or more of the medical packets includes treatment instructions, a first tool for treating a medical situation, the first tool being labeled in a first color, and a second tool for treating the medical situation, the second tool being labeled in a second color. The treatment instructions include a first treatment instruction labeled with a first character designated in the first color, and a second treatment instruction labeled with a second character designated in the second color. A treatment sequence chart includes a flow diagram of treatment steps, wherein each of the treatment steps are color-coded to one of the medical packets.