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HOW TO USE A TOURNIQUET: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE

Tourniquets are vital to treating blood loss during urgent medical emergencies. So, today we enter the world of Tourniquets... Everything you need to know about when and where they are used, how one is aplicated correctly & myths and misinformation around their use.

How to Apply a Tourniquet Step-by-Step

Applying a tourniquet appropriately is very simple, but essential process. An extended guide to help you understand better:

The most critical first step to tourniquet application is identifying the bleeding location accurate. Never forget that tourniquets are to be utilized on extremity wound bleeding only when a life threatening condition.

It is important to place the tourniquet around 2-3 inches above the wound itself, so that we limit blood flow properly. Naturally, setting the tourniquet too close to a wound and also just limiting that particular location of the limb could shut down blood flow in extremities.

Applying a Tourniquet: Tightening the tournquet down so that bleeding stops is step 1. But it is just as crucial to avoid overtightening the tourniquet and obliterating blood flow entirely.

It is important to time when the tourniquet was applied. You need to take off the tourniquet every 2 hours for at least a few minutes in order not to put pressure on your tissues. Release your pressure periodically to check for continued bleeding and reapply if necessary.

Prompt medical help following a tourniquet is essential. Keep in mind that tourniquets are as a temporizing measure only and should strictly be reserved for the "times of trouble".

Role of Tourniquet in Medical Emergency

Tourniquets are usually used in emergencies where there is a high probability of massive hemorrhage, predominantly with life-threatening limb injuries. They have been shown to be very successful in circumstances where exsanguination might occur, which could result into shock and ultimately death if not treated with immediate effect.

Identifying the Right Times to Use a Tourniquet

Limbs Tourniquet - Opening up to the use of a t-max should only be done if there is an immediate threat for misadventure resulting in exsaguination from severe limb injury not amenable with other haemmorhage control techniques. One of the worst mistakes is to use it on minor injuries and without proper indication, as they compress nearby healthy tissues and nerves. Also do not use on patients with already compromised circulation unless all other methods of bleeding control have failed.

Are they Actually Effective as Tourniquets?

When properly applied, tourniquets are life-saving devices that stop bleeding from a body part and its use could significantly increase the chances for injured individuals to survive treatment at medical facilities But it is essential to state the restrictions of tourniquets Continued use can erode nerves and muscles, eventually leading to amputation. In addition, in many cases, the use of a tourniquet may require a higher level of care to treat the injury appropriately (including surgical capabilities for patients with severe transfemoral or pelvic injuries managed as described above).

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