Trauma shears

Trauma shears

Trauma shears are a type of scissors used by paramedics and other emergency medical personnel to cut clothes off injured people. They usually consist of a plastic handle with a metal blade, which is traditionally bent at about 150 degrees, giving them an unusual appearance as compared to normal scissors, and also a longer "lever arm".

The shears were designed exclusively for external use and are not suitable for surgical or invasive procedures. Their rugged construction enables them to cut through strong materials such as car seat belts, leather, and denim, and even thin metal and other hard surfaces. The are increasingly being used by fishermen, soldiers and scuba divers as "safer" alternatives to knives.

The blunt tip on the shears were designed with the intent that accidental or incidental punctures of patients be minimized during the employment of the tool.


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