Tourniquet?

[AJ Hidell]

I have read the studies....they assume that you have the pratical ability to produce and deploy a TQ quickly.

It weighs three ounces and you can fit a dozen in one BDU pocket. EVERYONE has the practical ability to quickly deploy one if they really want to. Funny how nobody has trouble deploying a BVM when it comes time to do CPR.

 

[325Medic]

As our brothers and sisters on here can atest too: OIF / OEF shows that having a T.Q. on for more that 4-6 hours usually is not detremental. I was taught in the Army / now civ. tac medic that if the ext. is that damaged, you will prolly lose it anyway and OF COURSE, bleeding MUST be stopped.

325.