Newsroom

From the Battlefield to the Delivery Room: The AAJT-S Offers New Hope for Maternal Survival from Postpartum Hemorrhage

BIRMINGHAM, AL – August 18, 2025 —A newly published clinical study reveals a potential breakthrough in the treatment of refractory postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), the leading cause of maternal death worldwide.…

MedPage Spotlights Remarkable Trauma Resuscitation Success in Ukraine

Dmytro Androshchuk, MD, is a frontline trauma surgeon with the medical service of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. He recently co-authored a case series about outcomes for six soldiers who were resuscitated…

Once Considered Fatal, Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Now Being Shown to Be Survivable in Ukrainian War Case Series

A newly published case series from the frontlines of Ukraine marks a critical turning point in the fight to save lives from traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA). Authored by Dr. Dmytro…

Study Confirms AAJT-S Effectiveness for Aortic Occlusion in Combat

A study published from the combined efforts of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, the Military Medical Teaching Center of the Northern Region in Kharkiv, the…

AAJT-S Developer Compression Works Secures $3.5M to Expand Life-Saving Hemorrhage Control Technology Globally

AAJT-S developer Compression Works raises $3.5M in an oversubscribed seed round to drive global expansion of its hemorrhage control technology, the AAJT-S.  

Abdominal Aortic Tourniquets for Epigastric Non-compressible Torso Hemorrhage.

Abdominal Aortic Junctional Tourniquets: Clinically Important Increases in Pressure in Aortic Zone 1 and Zone 3 in a Cadaveric Study Directly Relevant to Combat Medics Treating Non-Compressible Torso HemorrhageSmith T,…

Study Confirms AAJT-S Controls Non-Compressible Torso Hemorrhage, Top Cause of Battlefield Deaths

Birmingham, AL – A new study published in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) reveals that the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet–Stabilized (AAJT-S) by Compression Works is a groundbreaking…

Compression Works Partners with Sich-Ukraine to Deliver Lifesaving Bleeding Control Solutions in Ukraine

  Compression Works, Inc., www.compressionworks.com, the maker of the lifesaving AAJT-S (Abdominal Aortic & Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized), has partnered with SICH-Ukraine to expand bleeding control capabilities in Ukraine. This…

Abdominal Aortic Junctional Tourniquets: Clinically Important Increases in Pressure in Aortic Zone 1 and Zone 3 in a Cadaveric Study

Abdominal Aortic Junctional Tourniquets: Clinically Important Increases in Pressure in Aortic Zone 1 and Zone 3 in a Cadaveric Study Directly Relevant to Combat Medics Treating Non-Compressible Torso Hemorrhage Abstract…

Innovations in Abdominal Bleeding: Dr. Croushorn on the AAJT-S Tourniquet[Podcasts]

The field of hemorrhage control is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in the area of abdominal bleeding. And on this episode of the EMS World Podcasts, we'll be taking a look…

Innovations in Hemorrhage Control Method | Inside the World of Tactical Medicine Condition (VIDEO)

 Step into the vanguard of battlefield medicine with Dr. John M. Croushorn, an engineer-turned-emergency physician whose innovations are redefining trauma treatment. From his pivotal career switch of joining Army Medicine…

Compression Works Strengthens Leadership Team with Nicole Iezzi as Vice President of Global Sales

Nicole Iezzi, the newly appointed Vice President of Global Sales at Compression Works.

Investors Double Down on Compression Works’ Hemorrhage Control Technology

North Texas Angel Network, First Avenue Ventures, Atlanta Tech Angels, and Rockies Venture Club have increased their positions.

Life-saving AAJT-S by Compression Works Earns MDR Certification

Compression Works, Inc., manufacturers of the Abdominal Aortic & Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized (AAJT-S), announces the certification of their life-saving medical device using the rigorous MDR (Medical Device Regulation (EU)…

Innovations in Hemorrhage Control Method | Inside the World of Tactical Medicine Condition | Podcast

Step into the vanguard of battlefield medicine with Dr. John M. Croushorn, an engineer-turned-emergency physician whose innovations are redefining trauma treatment. From his pivotal career switch of joining Army Medicine…

Podcast 174: The Abdominal Aortic Junctional Tourniquet with the Inventors, John and Paul

In this episode, Dennis interviews John and Paul about the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet (AAJT). They discuss the background and reasons for inventing the AAJT, including the need to…

Abdominal Aortic Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized (AAJTS) can be applied both successfully and rapidly by Combat Medical Technicians (CMTs)

Background: 'Non-compressible' haemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable battlefield death, often requiring surgical or radiological intervention, which is precluded in the pre-hospital environment. One-fifth of such bleeds are junctional and…

Compression Works Continues Humanitarian Support with Leleka Foundation to Save Lives in Ukraine

Revolutionizing Hemorrhage Control: Compression Works Showcases Life-Saving Device at SOMA 2023

May 11, 2023 – Birmingham, AL - Compression Works Inc., the medical device company that developed the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet - Stabilized (AAJT-S), is proud to announce that…

Compression Works Finalizes $2 M Seed-Growth Round Creating Over-subscription Opportunity to Expand Availability of Life-Saving Technology

April 11, 2023 – Birmingham, AL Compression Works, Inc., a medical device company and manufacturer of the Abdominal Aortic & Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized (AAJT-S), announces the completion of their…

CW Life-Saving Tourniquet Presented at The WTA Meeting

Birmingham AL, March 30, 2023, Compression Works Inc., a medical device company focused on hemorrhage control and pelvic stabilization, announced a presentation highlighting the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized…

CW partners with Mission to the World

Birmingham AL, March 23, 2023, Compression Works, Inc., a company dedicated to manufacturing hemorrhage control medical devices for military and first responder markets around the world, has partnered with Mission to…

Compression Works Receives Additional 510(k) Clearance from the FDA for the AAJT-S

Birmingham AL, March 7, 2023, Compression Works, Inc. manufacturer of the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet-Stabilized (AAJT-S) device, announces a new 510(k) clearance from the FDA. This is the third 510(k)…

Compression Works Announces New Director Bob Huebner

Birmingham AL, February 28, 2023 - Compression Works, Inc., a medical device company and manufacturer of the Abdominal Aortic & Junctional Tourniquet – Stabilized (AAJT-S) for the treatment of non-compressible…