01/27/2026
When direct pressure FAILS, a tourniquet SAVES lives π©Έπ.
Learn how to apply one correctly for severe bleeding from large wounds, industrial accidents, or embedded objects π©Ή.
Apply just above the injury, make it TIGHT, and keep it on for 20+ minutes. Professional or improvised, this skill is critical πͺ.
What you'll learn:
π When tourniquets are necessary (large wounds, ripping/tearing injuries, embedded foreign objects)
π How to apply a tourniquet correctly on arms or legs
π Professional vs improvised tourniquets (towels, belts, t-shirts)
π Why tourniquets must be tight enough to stop bleeding completely
π How long to keep a tourniquet in place (20 minutes minimum or until EMS arrives)
π What to expect: patient discomfort is normal and necessary
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