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Figure 3 Example polygon traces from 10% and 20% ballistic gel C-A-T application with target completion-pressure of
362mmHg.
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
Polygon traces from tourniquet resting in place and tourniquet application-completion. (A) 10% ballistic gel with Combat Application Tourni-
quet (C-A-T) resting in place but not pulled tight and no mechanical advantage system engagement with white polygon traces. (B) 10% ballistic
gel with C-A-T at application-completion with white polygon traces. (C) 20% ballistic gel with C-A-T resting in place but not pulled tight and
no mechanical advantage system engagement with white polygon traces. (D) 20% ballistic gel with C-A-T at application-completion with white
polygon traces.
Figure 4 Example polygon traces from thigh RMT application with target completion-pressure of 362mmHg.
(A) (B)
(C)
Polygon traces from tourniquet resting in place and tourniquet
application-completion. (A) Thigh with Ratcheting Medical Tourni-
quet (RMT) resting in place but not pulled tight and no mechanical
advantage system engagement with white polygon traces. (B) Thigh
with RMT at application-completion with black polygon traces. (C)
Thigh with RMT at application-completion with black polygon traces
and inclusion of white polygon traces from tourniquet resting in place.
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