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Bookmark or Share- How to Apply a Tourniquet: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowTo apply a tourniquet, start by placing the tourniquet 2 to 4 inches away from the edge of the wound in order to restrict the blood flow within the arteries. Then, wrap it around the injured limb multiple times, keeping the fabric as flat as possible.
- The crucial role of tourniquets in trauma care - Mayo ClinicA tourniquet's primary purpose is to stop life-threatening external bleeding, says Dr. Sztajnkrycer. Most such bleeding situations are trauma induced. Emergency medical services regularly use tourniquets today alongside other bleeding control methods.
- Stopping a bleed and using a tourniquet - Ohio State Health & DiscoveryOhio State expert explains how to use a tourniquet and other ways to stop bleeding during an emergency. Learn more.
- Tourniquet - WikipediaA tourniquet is a device that is used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to create ischemia or stopping the flow of blood. It may be used in emergencies, in surgery, or in post-operative rehabilitation.
- How to Apply a Tourniquet | Red Cross - American Red CrossA tourniquet is a device typically made from nylon, rubber, or cloth that can be wrapped tightly around an arm or leg to control bleeding. In extreme cases, a tourniquet around the torso may be appropriate. Tourniquets can be applied whether a person is conscious or unconscious.
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