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2. Emergency tourniquet - Wikipedia

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   A high rate of change of pressure across the cuff width, or a high cuff pressure gradient, is a leading cause of nerve and muscle injury from tourniquet use. [7] Tourniquets with wider straps or cuffs, especially those with pneumatic actuation in contrast to mechanical force, distribute pressure more evenly and produce lower pressure gradients. [7]

3. Tourniquet - Wikipedia

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   The Emergency & Military Tourniquet (EMT) is an example of a pneumatic tourniquet developed for safe use in pre-hospital or military settings. In a study that evaluated 5 emergency tourniquet systems for use in the Canadian Forces, the EMT was one of the most effective tourniquets and caused the least pain. [50]

4. Emergency bleeding control - Wikipedia

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   Another method of achieving constriction of the supplying artery is a tourniquet - a band tied tightly around a limb to restrict blood flow. Tourniquets are routinely used to bring veins to the surface for cannulation, though their use in emergency medicine is more limited. Many armies carry a tourniquet as part of their personal first aid kit.

5. Doctors Share Lifesaving Steps to Take During Medical ... - AOL

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   If you have been trained on the proper use of a tourniquet, that is the best method to control bleeding, Bailey says. For everyone else, ...

6. Stop the Bleed trains people to help in emergencies ... - AOL

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   “Using approved tourniquets is the safest and best way to stop bleeding.” That’s why Cronn is on a mission to get these lifesaving Stop the Bleed kits into people's hands.

7. Should 3rd graders learn how to use tourniquets for school ...

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8. Battlefield medicine - Wikipedia

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   Hemorrhage control interventions include the use of extremity tourniquets, junctional tourniquets, trauma dressings, wound packing with compressed gauze and hemostatic dressings, and direct pressure. [23] Newer devices approved for use by the CoTCCC for hemorrhage control include the iTClamp and XStat. [24]

9. Texas bill urges tourniquet training for elementary school ...

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   A Texas bill would provide training for elementary school children on how to tie tourniquets or pack bleeding wounds during mass-casualty incidents.