How to Apply an Improvised Tourniquet | One Minute Demos

This should be used as an alternative to a commercial tourniquet. An Improvised Tourniquet is reliable even in the most demanding of circumstances.
This 1 minute demo explains how to apply an Improvised Tourniquet.
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How to Apply the Improvised Tourniquet:
Step 1: Apply the tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound
Step 2: Place bandage above the wound and tie one over-hand knot
Step 3: Place long thin implement above the bandage and tie a second knot
Step 4: Keep rotating the implement until the bleeding stops
Step 5: Wrap excess around the implement and tie a third knot to secure
Step 6: Remember time of application to inform emergency services
• Never remove a tourniquet yourself. It can cause serious complications
• If the bleeding doesn’t stop, apply a second tourniquet above the first
• Do not cover tourniquet so it is visible to emergency services
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[@josephhall3678]

Brilliant video. No fluff, just a quick explanation of what to do.

[@help9174]

Question, let’s just say you are in a pretty dire situation.
You mentioned time is very important yeah? What is the maximum amount of time you can leave it on safely? And
Can removing it be considered a threat to the wound?

[@Steroplast]

Having a tourniquet in place for two or fewer hours - the time in which most patients can get to a hospital - should not have any ill effects beyond those caused by the injury requiring the tourniquet. It typically takes at least 4 to 6 hours for tourniquets to cause harm.
If you find yourself in a situation where the only option available is to use a tourniquet, please do not remove it yourself and let the emergency services do it. This is because they need to be removed carefully to prevent complications.

[@benjaminallen6469]

I was taught that the tourniquet should only be applied in 4 places - biceps and thighs. Is that wrong?

[@Steroplast]

While it's common to apply a tourniquet to the upper arm or thigh, it's not limited to these areas. The tourniquet's role is to halt severe blood flow due to injury, so it's typically applied above the wound but not on a joint. Occasionally, it may be necessary to place it on the lower leg or forearm, but these spots are trickier due to the presence of two bones. Remember, a tourniquet is generally used when other methods to control bleeding have failed, and it's always crucial to seek professional medical help in an emergency.