Bleeding Control and Tourniquet Use for BC Workplaces
Most BC workplace bleeds are controlled by firm direct pressure. A small number need something more aggressive, which is where tourniquets and wound packing come in.
The escalation ladder
- Direct pressure
- Pressure dressing
- Wound packing for deep lacerations
- Tourniquet for uncontrolled extremity bleeding
Tourniquet placement
2 to 3 inches above the wound, never on a joint. Tighten until bleeding stops and the distal pulse disappears. Mark the time. Do not remove once applied. Related reading: shock recognition.
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