How to Apply a Tourniquet.(Illustration)Fine, Kenneth C
Learning how to apply a tourniquet correctly can save a life by stopping or slowing bleeding until 911 emergency help arrives. Tourniquets are bands that are tied around an arm or leg when bleeding is uncontrollable due to a severe wound like agunshot, stabbing, or heavy machinery accident. I...
Tourniquets are no longer a last resort. If you feel like the amount of blood pouring or spurting out of a limb (tourniquets are only for limbs) is serious, then use a tourniquet. You can always remove it later. The point of a tourniquet is to cut off blood flow before it leaks ou...
Resort to a tourniquet (止血带,压脉器 ).On very rare occasions everything listed above may fail.To prevent the victim from dying, you should apply a tourniquet.Once a tourniquet is applied,it should not be loosened or removed until the victim has reached medical help.Use a tourniquet on...
Use a tourniquet(止血带) On very rare occasions everything listed above may fail To prevent the victim from dying, you should apply a tourniquet. Once a tourniquet is applied, it should not be loosened or removed until the victim has reached medical help. Use a tourniquet ONLY if everythin...
A. Put the wounded part of the body below the level of the heart while you apply direct pressure. B. The most common pressure points used are located in the lower arms and the lower legs. C. When you try to stop bleeding, you should first use a tourniquet. D. Once a tourniquet is...
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If the wound is on the arm or leg, raise limb above theheart, if possible, to help slow bleeding. Wash your handsagain after givingfirst aidand before cleaning and dressing the wound. Do not apply a tourniquet unless the bleeding is severe and not stopped with direct pressure. ...
20. Fist clenching.Instruct the patient to clench and unclench his or her fist to compress distal veins and distend them; this helps in the venous filling. 21. Use the multiple-tourniquet technique.By using two or three latex tourniquets, apply one high on the arm and leave for 2 minutes...
Apply a compression bandage around your ankle to limitswelling and increase circulation. Be sure to wrap the ACE bandage tightly so that there are no gaps in the wrap. If you have a hard time wrapping it, you can use a tourniquet or elastic wrap instead of a compression bandage (but don...