Strategic Operations (STOPS) Blast Trousers simulate blast injuries starting above the knees that are circumferential and continue to just below the naval – with life-like appearance and feel.
The wound is above any effective tourniquet placement and must be treated by clamping the vessel or packing the wound (which holds up to two rolls of gauze) and applying direct pressure.
Supports training for one of the most difficult wounds to treat on the battlefield: uncontrolled hemorrhage from inguinal injury.
Developed to replicate a life-threatening bleed to the inguinal region.
Used with STOPS Blood Pumping System (CAEACC-STOPS01), the trousers are capable of bleeding out 3L of blood in just over 2 minutes.