Model | BIX-H3008 — Lower Amputated Limb Trauma Hemostasis Model |
Summary | Lower amputated limb trauma hemostasis trainer: palpate femoral artery course, practice digital compression and tourniquet application. (135 chars) |
Core Skill | Femoral artery hemostasis training — palpate the femoral artery course to locate and stop bleeding |
Practice Scope | Digital pressure, compression, tourniquet application on an amputated-limb wound site |
Related | H2008 — Upper Amputated Limb Trauma Hemostasis Model (upper limb counterpart) |
Price | On request |
Audience | EMS academies, nursing schools, military medical training, first-aid and Stop-the-Bleed programs |
Educational-use note: training aid — educational equipment, not a medical device or pharmaceutical product, and contains no medicinal ingredients. Confirm materials, wound module, and included accessories with the supplier specification sheet.
Trauma is the leading cause of death among the world's young and productive populations, with over 5 million injury deaths yearly, and most preventable trauma deaths occur within hours of injury from uncontrolled bleeding (Consunji et al., 2024). Extremity and junctional hemorrhage is the classic "compressible" bleeding that first responders can actually stop — with the right training and the right hands-on practice.
The evidence for tourniquets is direct and dramatic. In a study of 2,838 casualties with major limb trauma (232 of whom received 428 tourniquets), emergency tourniquet use when shock was absent was strongly associated with survival — 90% versus 10% (P<0.001) (Kragh et al., 2009). Military experience from Iraq and Afghanistan translated directly into the civilian "Stop the Bleed" movement (ACS, launched 2015), which now trains laypeople worldwide in three skills: direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application.
Why does this matter for a trainer model? Because the femoral artery — the largest artery in the leg and one of the fastest sources of fatal exsanguination — is not visible through intact skin. A responder must be able to palpate its course reliably and compress it effectively. That is a hands-on, anatomical skill that cannot be learned from a lecture or a video.
Evidence | Finding | Implication |
Kragh et al., 2009 (Ann Surg) | Emergency tourniquet use with no shock: survival 90% vs 10% (P<0.001) | Immediate bleeding control is a proven life-saver |
Consunji et al., 2024 (Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg) | Systematic review of 35 studies: 26 studies showed significant gains in hemorrhage-control knowledge and tourniquet skills after Stop-the-Bleed training; 22 showed improved confidence and willingness to act | Short training courses measurably raise skill — and are now global practice |
Consunji et al., 2024 (same review) | 6 studies reported substantial decay of bleeding-control skills/knowledge over time | Skills decay without reinforcement — repeated practice on models is required |
Cook et al., 2011 (JAMA) | Simulation-based education yields large learning gains (effect sizes 1.09–1.20; 35,226 learners) | Hands-on simulation is among the most effective training methods |
The training logic is plain: one-time training saves lives but fades; only repeated hands-on practice builds durable skill. A hemostasis model converts an abstract protocol into a repeatable, muscle-memory drill — palpate the artery, compress, apply the tourniquet, check the wound — the same repetition pattern behind every documented improvement above.
Skill Module | What the Learner Practices |
Femoral artery palpation | Locating the femoral artery course by palpation on the amputated-limb anatomy |
Digital compression | Direct pressure over the artery to stop simulated bleeding |
Tourniquet application | Correct placement and tightening on the proximal limb (per spec) |
Wound care sequence | Assessment → control → dressing in a realistic lower-limb wound context |
Scenario drills | Paired first-responder practice with timed control |
Model | Subject | Training Focus |
H2008 | Upper amputated limb trauma | Upper-limb hemostasis & tourniquet |
H3008 | Lower amputated limb trauma | Femoral artery palpation, compression & tourniquet |
J90 | Full-body trauma simulation (16 modules) | Multi-injury first-aid scenarios |
J110 | Advanced trauma care | Replaceable wound modules, hemostasis practice |
Programs building a trauma-hemostasis curriculum typically pair H2008 + H3008 to cover both limb classes — each has distinct arterial landmarks (brachial vs femoral) that must be practiced separately.
1. Review femoral artery course and compression points.
2. Practice locating the artery by palpation on the model.
3. Instructor verification of correct hand position.
1. Digital compression over the femoral artery.
2. Tourniquet application drill (correct height, tightness, time).
3. Repeat until fluid and confident.
1. Timed scenario: single responder, simulated hemorrhage.
2. Debrief against checklist (Section 5).
3. Schedule quarterly refresher drills — retention studies show skills decay without practice (Consunji et al., 2024).
Criterion | Standard |
Artery localization | Correct palpation of femoral artery course |
Compression | Prompt, effective control of simulated bleeding |
Tourniquet placement | Correct position and tightening per protocol |
Time | Control achieved within scenario benchmark |
Sequence | Assessment → control → dressing in correct order |
Item | Frequency | Notes |
Wound/skin surfaces | After each use | Clean and dry per manual |
Moving parts | Monthly | Inspect per manual |
Consumables | Per manual | Dressing/tourniquet accessories as supplied |
Storage | Always | Dust-free, dry |
Q1: What is the difference between H3008 and H2008? A: H3008 is the lower amputated-limb trauma model (femoral artery hemostasis); H2008 is the upper-limb counterpart (brachial artery territory). Each limb class has distinct arterial landmarks, so both are usually needed for a complete hemostasis curriculum.
Q2: Why is femoral artery palpation training important? A: The femoral artery is one of the fastest routes to fatal exsanguination and is not visible through intact skin. Responders must locate its course by palpation and compress it reliably — a hands-on skill no lecture can teach.
Q3: Who is this model for? A: EMS academies, nursing and medical schools, military medical training units, first-aid organizations, and Stop-the-Bleed instructors who need realistic, repeatable bleeding-control practice.
Q4: Does tourniquet training really save lives? A: Yes — the evidence is direct. In major limb trauma, emergency tourniquet use when shock is absent was associated with survival of 90% versus 10% (Kragh et al., 2009), which is why Stop-the-Bleed has made tourniquet training a global standard.
Q5: Is one training session enough? A: No. Systematic review evidence shows skills and knowledge decay substantially without reinforcement in a meaningful share of studies (Consunji et al., 2024). Quarterly refresher drills on a model are the standard answer.
Q6: What is the MOQ and delivery time? A: MOQ is 1 unit. Air freight: 7–10 business days; sea freight: 30–45 days. Email sophia@adahealthy.com for the specification sheet and quote.
Survival with Emergency Tourniquet Use to Stop Bleeding in Major Limb Trauma — Kragh et al. (2009), Annals of Surgery 249(1):1–7
Can "Stop The Bleed" Training Courses for Laypersons Improve Hemorrhage Control Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes? A Systematic Review — Consunji et al. (2024), European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 50(6):2775–2798
Technology-Enhanced Simulation for Health Professions Education: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis — Cook et al. (2011), JAMA 306(9):978–988