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Since we are able to work online this week, let’s take this opportunity to learn a bit about how to check the use of a Commercial Tourniquet . Click on each of the video below to watch it. Then, follow the instructions below the video.
Click REPLY below and type a summary of the content of the video. What is the significance of applying a tourniquet? Can’t I just use direct pressure to stop the bleeding? Be sure your summary is at least 5 to 7 sentences long. After you make your post, read the posts of other students and reply to at least 2 other posting with any additional remarks you’d like to make.
A tourniquet should be applied if a life-threatening bleeding exists. Tourniquets could be painful so make sure to inform your patients first about it. Place the tourniquet