Deleted 0 #1 July 31, 2003 Hi! Interesting and helpful advice in the article "Injuries and treatment in the field". However I would like to strongly advise you add a bit more detail on the Tourniquet comment. As you elude to the problem with a tourniquet is blood poisoning in the affected limb. The toxins build up to dangerous levels after 20 - 30 minutes after which time you are correct the tourniquet may not be removed in the field. The tourniquet may be used more effectively as a bleeding control tool, as well as normal bleeding control practices. That is, apply direct and indirect pressure to the wound, then if that is not working use a tourniquet for a short time AS WELL as normal methods. Remove the tourniquet after short times such as 5 or 10 mins. If bleeding still has not stopped you may re-apply and repeat a few times and monitor the situation. This procedure can give the wound a chance to clot and stop bleeding, and give you a chance to get to the hospital in Brazil on the back of a donkey without loosing your limb. BUT if all else fails apply permanently and note time again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
