Perform First Aid for Bleeding of an Extremity Reviews
Applying the Tourniquet
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&label1=Tie a half-knot& &label2=Place a stick& &label3=Tie a full knot& &label4=Twist the stick& &label5=Secure the tourniquet& &pageText=The five steps that you must take when applying a tourniquet include:& &popText1=Wrap the tourniquet at least twice around the limb and then tie a half-knot.& &popText2=Place a wooden stick, or a similar rigid object, on top of the half-knot.& &popText3=Tie a full knot over the stick.& &popText4=Twist the stick until the tourniquet is tight around the limb and bright red bleeding has stopped. Note: In case of an amputation, dark oozing blood may continue for a short time.& &popText5=Secure the tourniquet. The tourniquet can be secured using the ends of the tourniquet band or with another piece of cloth as long as the stick does not unwind. If a limb is completely amputated, the stump should be padded and bandaged, but do not cover the tourniquet with the bandage.& &enableBtns=more& &moreInfo=Note: If possible, severed limbs or body parts should be saved and transported with, but out of sight of, the casualty. The body parts should be wrapped in dry, sterile dressings and placed in a dry, plastic bag and in turn, placed in a cool container (do not soak in water or saline or allow to freeze). It is entirely possible that your location in the field/combat may not allow for the correct preserving of parts; do what you can.&