Zertha Harness

A Zerta tourniquet is a hemostatic device designed to temporarily stop bleeding when the vessels of the extremities are damaged. Zerta is a harness consisting of 2 branches, hingedly connected and ending with metal tips. The squeezing force is adjusted using a special screw.

When applying a tourniquet, it is necessary to ensure complete cessation of blood flow in the injured limb, which is achieved by squeezing the vessels. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of damage to tissues and blood vessels, so applying the tourniquet should be as careful as possible.

In order to avoid possible complications when applying a grain tourniquet, it is necessary to follow a number of rules:

1. Before applying a tourniquet, it is necessary to assess the condition of the vessels and tissues. If there is damage to the skin, you must first treat the wound and apply a bandage.

2. When applying a tourniquet, only use Zerta tourniquets that are designed to stop bleeding.

3. It is necessary to ensure that the tourniquet is applied correctly and provides complete compression of the vessels.

4. After applying the tourniquet, you need to fix its position and make sure that it does not slip off.

5. The tourniquet should be applied to clothing or other fabric to avoid damage to the skin and blood vessels.

6. The tourniquet should be applied above the injury to prevent blood from entering the lungs.

7. The time for applying a tourniquet should not exceed 1.5-2 hours, since prolonged compression can lead to tissue necrosis.

8. After removing the tourniquet, it is necessary to inspect the injured limb and, if necessary, take additional measures to stop the bleeding.

A Zerta tourniquet is a hemostatic device used to temporarily stop bleeding and is carried out from first aid kits. It is a direct analogue of the Russian (Soviet) tourniquet with a metal screw to regulate the degree of compression of the artery, preventing damage to surrounding tissues. Made from elastic synthetic fiber coated with latex. The Zerta tourniquet is intended for use by medical workers in emergency situations.

Description of the design of the Zerta harness consists of two branches, which have a metal hinge between them. Each jaw has a metal tip, which are connected to each other by means of a metal ball (hinge). Thus, when the jaws are tightened on each other, they are located side by side. The hinge is located at the end of each branch and allows you to change the direction of each branch at any angle, which allows you to optimally distribute pressure on the artery. The presence of a tip on both branches makes it easier to insert the ball under the victim’s clothes or shoes.

To use the Zerta tourniquet, it must first be bent between the ends of two long jaws to make external adjustments to the rotation of the hook. Then you need to tuck the ends into the cavity where there are holes under the hook for the tall hook in the wrist area. After this, you need to turn the hook, which is located at the bottom of the bracelet, half a turn