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On the battlefield, a properly applied tourniquet can be an extremely effective means of controlling severe extremity wound hemorrhage. However, a great deal of confusion exists among soldiers, medics, and military medical officers on a number of tourniquet-related issues. What is an appropriate combat tourniquet? When is it appropriate to use a tourniquet? When and by whom should a tourniquet be removed? Under what conditions should a tourniquet not be released or removed? What are the most effective ways to increase limb salvage while using a tourniquet?
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Gooch, J.W. (2010). One-Hand Operated and Automatic Tourniquet. In: Biocompatible Polymeric Materials and Tourniquets for Wounds. Topics in Applied Chemistry. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6586-8_5
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