on welcome page: add the following PDF and a link to theautotq.com/labeling
To train on AutoTQ, you need:
AutoTQ Kit
USB-C Cable (from kit pocket)
Computer
Yourself and a buddy
Read full instructions for use at theAutoTQ.com/labeling before proceeding with training to familiarize yourself with important AutoTQ details.
(have them confirm that they have the kit and have read the IFU)
Acknowledgement:
Purpose of the Study:
You are being asked to participate in a brief research study to evaluate how a training session affects participants’ confidence in performing AutoTQ. This information will help us understand the training’s impact and improve future programs.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll be asked to complete two short surveys: one before the training and one after. Each survey will take about 2–3 minutes. You’ll rate how confident you feel in performing certain tasks related to the training.
Voluntary Participation:
Your participation is completely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or to stop at any time without penalty.
Confidentiality:
No personal identifying information will be collected. Survey responses will be anonymous and stored securely. Only the research team will have access to the data.
Risks and Benefits:
There are no expected risks from participating. While there are no direct benefits to you, your input will help us improve training quality and effectiveness.
Publication:
The results of this study may be published in academic or professional forums. Individual responses will not be identifiable in any reports.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this research, please contact Hannah Herbst at [email protected] or (561) 866-9697.
Consent:
By proceeding with the survey, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above information and consent to participate in this study.
TRAINING PRE-SURVEY
Thank you so much for helping us refine our training protocols for AutoTQ! Please fill out this survey prior to completing training.
FOR PURPOSES OF THE STUDY: please record yourself going through the training! Take a video on your phone and text it to (561) 866-9697 (Hannah) when you are done.
Prepare device:
Unzip package and open AutoTQ
Remove safety cover if present
Power ON the tourniquet device
Remove USB-C Cover and Connect to computer via USB cable
Press the “power” button once to mute the audio instructions
DEVIN: can u check the charge and add something in that says wait until it charges? idk
2. Browser Permission
Ensure USB-C is connected and light is flashing green on top of the device
Click “Connect Device” below
select serial port in borwser popup
grant connection permission
3.Learn basic device operation
Unwrap tourniquet cuff so it is one large circle.
Pull cuff over limb
Pull strap AS TIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE as high as you can on the limb while still parallel to the ground (i.e. upper forearm, but not over a shoulder)
Always pull strap AWAY form the center of the body.
Press inflate. wait for AutoTQ to pressurize and the next screen will appear automatically.
4. Check your radial pulse.
If you feel a pulse, press “inflate” again. Each time you press “inflate”, 50 mmHg of pressure is added, up to 600 mmHg max.
DEVIN can you add a button that has them indicate if they DID NOT stop the pulse and need to repeat the training?
5. PRactice reattachment procedures
slide electronics unit off
slide electronics unit on
5. Safe pressure release
Hold POWEr/DEFLATE button for 3 seconds.
Squeeze ALL air out of the cuff.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK:
Where should we place AutoTQ?
(2 butons: above the bleed or below the bleed)
(Correct: ABOVE)
Which direction should we pull AutoTQ?
Towward the body or awya from the body?
(correct: AWAY)
6. Torubleshooting
7. Put it all together!
Press the power button to unmute instructions, and apply the tourniquet to your buddy.
Check the radial pulse to confirm the pulse has stopped. You can do it!
(option for did you succeed? yes/no)
Charge and pack AutoTQ- you’re ready to go!
Training Post- Survey