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Emergency Hemorrhage Control Medical Tourniquet - 1 Unit
Arterial lacerations or traumatic amputations lead to fatal exsanguination within minutes. Severe traumatic bleeding from limb injuries requires immediate, life-saving intervention to prevent rapid blood loss before professional medical care can be reached[cite: 1]. This heavy-duty medical tourniquet uses a rapid-clip and windlass system to completely occlude arterial blood flow and stabilize the victim.
How to Use / Operate
Wrap the band high and tight above the bleeding injury (not over a joint). Secure the clip, twist the windlass rod until bleeding stops entirely, and lock the rod in place. Essential for emergency response, pre-hospital care, and clinical settings across Tanzania and throughout Africa[cite: 1]. Always write the time of application on the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should this be used?
Only when severe traumatic bleeding from limb injuries[cite: 1] cannot be stopped by direct pressure alone.
Important Clinical Considerations
Never loosen or remove a tourniquet in the field; this must only be done by a surgeon in a hospital. Prolonged tourniquet placement (over 2 hours) increases the risk of limb loss due to ischemia.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Mechanism |
Adjustable Band with Tension Windlass |
| Application |
Pre-Hospital Arterial Hemorrhage Control |
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