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The reason to use a tourniquet is to stop blood from going out of the body, or to stop contaminated blood from reaching the general circulation (other parts of the body).
You might apply a tourniquet "above" where a person has been bitten by a snake or spider to stop the venom from spreading to other areas of the body. For example, if the bite is on a hand, you would apply the tourniquet on the arm...where biceps/triceps are...or forearm if you are really quick in banding the tourniquet.
The most common reason to use a tourniquet is to stop the flow of blood from a severed artery. For example, if you are first on the scene of an accident and you see a person on the ground with blood spurting out of an ankle, you would immediately apply a tourniquet to the lower leg ...you can use a belt. Here is where is gets dangerous. If you do not apply pressure, the person will most likely "bleed out" or go into shock from blood loss, etc...so, by applying a tourniquet, you may save the person's life; you can let up on the pressure for a few seconds to allow blood to flow to the foot/lower leg....BUT, in a severe gash in a leg...severed femoral artery (huge pipe)...the person will die if you do not apply a very tight and permanent tourniquet. The larger the diameter of the artery that is sliced, the faster the patient will go into shock and bleed out. In this case, unless the person gets to a cardiovascular surgeon immediately, the leg will most likely have to be amputated. This typepf pressure cuts off all the blood to every part of the body that is "south of" or distal to the tourniquet. Continuous pressure is necessary..and hopefully you will have your cell phone and a free hand to dial 911. The order of events is always dial 911 FIRST...but if you know what you're doing, you can formulate a plan to stop the bleeding WHILE you call 911... Hopefully Good Samaritan Laws will apply if you are ever put to the test!
If you are interested in helping in emergencies, I hope you will go to your local fire department and sign up to take the CERT training..(Certified Emergency Response Team).
You will learn a lot of first aid, CPR and how to interact with the public in a crisis.
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∙ 9y agoA tourniquet is used for one of two purposes:
- Prevent venous outflow and ease venous access
- Prevent arterial bleeding
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During the venipuncture procedure the tourniquet should not remain on the patient's arm for more than how long?
According to CLSI the tourniquet should not be left on for more than a minute. If a suitable vein has not been found, remove the tourniquet, leave it off for two minutes, then reapply the tourniquet to look for suitable veins and/or perform the venipuncture.
What is the maximum leght of time for a tourniquet should be in place before blood is drawn?
no longer than a minute and a half to two minutes once you get the needle into the vein you should tell the person to relax the fist first then remove the tourniquet if left on too long you can obliterate the blood supply and cause tissue damage
Why can't a phlobotomist leave a tourniquet on a patients arm for more than one minute?
on minutes no more than that .
Will prolonged application of tourniquet affect k?
YES, more than one minute of prolonged application oftourniquet can lead to INCREASE potassium. Increase in total protein, cholesterol, and iron.
How long can a tourniquet be left on?
It all depends on the situation i am currently in the US Navy and they teach up that the limb can be saved even up to six hours after the tourniquet has been applied as long as it is put on properly but should only be used for very sever bleeding after it has been applied it must be rechecked very often to ensure the wound has not started bleeding again and also should only be removed by a professional if you have any more questions feel free to ask
How many times is the tourniquet rod twisted?
No more than 3
What are the lyrics for tourniquet?
I tried to kill the pain But only brought more I lay dying And I'm pouring Crimson regret and betrayal I'm dying, praying, bleeding and screaming Am I too lost to be saved? Am I too lost? My God, my tourniquet Return to me salvation My God, my tourniquet Return to me salvation Do you remember me? Lost for so long Will you be on the other side? Or will you forget me? I'm dying, praying, bleeding and screaming Am I too lost to be saved? Am I too lost? My God, my tourniquet Return to me salvation My God, My tourniquet Return to me salvation (Music) (I want to die) My God, my tourniquet Return to me salvation My God, my tourniquet Return to me salvation My wounds cry for the grave My soul cries for deliverance Will I be denied Christ, tourniquet? My suicide (My soul tonight)
If you run for five minute a day how much will you lose in a week?
Not much if anything - you should be thinking more in terms of 30 minute runs
How many times do you twist the combat application tourniquet rod?
Twist no more than 3 times.
When applying a tourniquet how times is the windlass rod twisted?
Type your answer here... No more than three times
When applying the combat application tourniquet how many times do you twist the windlass rod?
No more than 3 times
When applying the combat application tourniquet how many times if the windlass rod twisted?
no more than 3 times
