Being prepared with both the right equipment and the right training can make a significant difference in an emergency situation. Bleeding Control First Aid: Save Lives with Tourniquets
Marking the time of application is a critical step for healthcare providers who will manage the injury later. Get Certified Tourniquet
A tourniquet is a critical medical device used to stop life-threatening bleeding from a limb by compressing blood vessels. While once controversial, modern evidence shows that correctly applied tourniquets are lifesavers with a low risk of permanent damage when used for under two hours. Being prepared with both the right equipment and
Whenever possible, use a commercially manufactured tourniquet designed for medical use rather than an improvised one. While once controversial
Understanding when and how to use this tool is a vital part of emergency preparedness.