We recently heard news of a great save with the SWAT Tourniquet (SWAT-T). We’re all glad that Spike and his handler are okay:
Dear Remote Medical International,
Mid September 2011 I was conducting a high risk search on patrol with my K9 partner. On this day, my K9 partner “Spike†and was shot in the left rear leg by a single bullet from a handgun. Spike was immediately treated on scene utilizing a SWAT-T and haemostatic agents. We rushed him to surgery at a nearby veterinary hospital where he merely hung onto life. Each and every veterinarian that observed Spike made statements in regards to his blood loss, and “How closeâ€Â he was to passing due to the incident. It was clearly noted by each of them that the SWAT-T helped save his life.
Some twenty-eight days later Spike and I were back on patrol and competing on the trial field in the WSPCA K9 competitions. We owe it to SWAT-T for this and their quality product. I wish to express this act of gratitude from my family and our department for providing a product that has saved the life of such a great partner. As and Canine handler and tactical team member, I will NEVER deploy without a SWAT-T.
Thank you,
Nathan and K9 Spike
2011 Western States Police Canine Association Champion
