XDcuff Vs Traditional Restraints

This video is the first of many planned to compare the differences between XDcuff and traditional soft restraints used in EMS. Shown here, is a group of paramedics, EMT’s and firefighters, who typically work together to accomplish this difficult intervention.
XDcuff is a soft, non-lockable restraint, designed to better control patients suffering from a medical emergency, not attackers. Like the majority EMS providers, they are not trained in physical restraint tactics and are forced to learn on the job. These deficiencies in training can cause delays in patient care, transport and can put everyone involved at an increased risk of physical injury. Four of five of these providers in this video have no formal restraint training.
Our first day of filming consisted of one application of both products, with strong subject actively resisting. Application times can vary for both products and future tests are needed to obtain a better comparison. It is proven however, that having a stretcher integrated restraint system will reduce application times, but by how much is still to be found.
Lastly, please ignore my friend trying to rip the test subjects head off. This may have stemed from some unresolved issues between the two lol. If you have made it this far, thank you for taking the time to learn more about the challenges we are trying to address. For the full, unedited video, visit our website under XDcuff demonstration. www.XDcuff.com
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