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===9.35 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET=== | ===9.35 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET=== | ||
| − | Severe traumatic extremity injuries with uncontrolled bleeding may sometimes require the application of a tourniquet. The | + | Severe traumatic extremity injuries with uncontrolled bleeding may sometimes require the application of a tourniquet. The SOF T Tourniquet is designed to provide effective pressure on the injured extremity to occlude arterial bleeding. See PP 6.06 “[[Extremity Injuries]]” for indications. |
====FEATURES:==== | ====FEATURES:==== | ||
| − | The | + | The SOF T uses a self-adhering band and friction adaptor buckle to fit a wide range of extremity sizes combined with a one-handed windlass system. The windlass system uses a free moving internal band to provide even circumferential pressure to the extremity. |
[[File:Wide_Tourniquets_1-black_tourniquet.jpg|400px|left|Combat Application Tourniquet]] | [[File:Wide_Tourniquets_1-black_tourniquet.jpg|400px|left|Combat Application Tourniquet]] | ||
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====APPLICATION PROCEDURE:==== | ====APPLICATION PROCEDURE:==== | ||
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** Step 1 | ** Step 1 | ||
***Apply tourniquet proximal to the bleeding site. | ***Apply tourniquet proximal to the bleeding site. | ||
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***Record the time of application. | ***Record the time of application. | ||
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[[Category:Procedure Guidelines|0936]] | [[Category:Procedure Guidelines|0936]] | ||
Revision as of 07:27, 13 September 2019
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Procedure Guidelines
9.35 COMBAT APPLICATION TOURNIQUET
Severe traumatic extremity injuries with uncontrolled bleeding may sometimes require the application of a tourniquet. The SOF T Tourniquet is designed to provide effective pressure on the injured extremity to occlude arterial bleeding. See PP 6.06 “Extremity Injuries” for indications.
FEATURES:
The SOF T uses a self-adhering band and friction adaptor buckle to fit a wide range of extremity sizes combined with a one-handed windlass system. The windlass system uses a free moving internal band to provide even circumferential pressure to the extremity.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- SOF T
- Step 1
- Apply tourniquet proximal to the bleeding site.
- Route the band around the limb and pass the tip through the inside slit of the buckle.
- Pull the band tight.
- Step 2
- Pass the tip through the outside slit of the buckle.
- The friction buckle will lock the band in place.
- Step 3
- Pull the band very tight and securely fasten the band back on itself.
- Step 4
- Twist the rod until bright red bleeding has stopped and the distal pulse is eliminated.
- Step 5
- Place the rod inside the clip; locking it in place.
- Check for bleeding and distal pulse.
- If bleeding is not controlled, consider additional tightening or applying a second tourniquet proximal side by side to the first and reassess.
- Step 6
- Secure the rod inside the clip with the strap.
- Prepare the patient for transport and reassess.
- Record the time of application.
- Step 1
