How to Apply a Tourniquet

First aid tourniquet isolated on white. Medical equipment

In a life-threatening emergency, using a tourniquet can save an injured person’s limb, and sometimes their life. A tourniquet is used to stop blood flow to an artery or vein. When injuries are severe, it may not always be possible to stop blood flow from a wound with direct pressure and a tourniquet may be… Continue reading How to Apply a Tourniquet