Is it acceptable to follow the current military training on placing the tourniquet as close to the torso as possible, regardless of location of wound on the same extremity?

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Is it acceptable to follow the current military training on placing the tourniquet as close to the torso as possible, regardless of location of wound on the same extremity?

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Tourniquet placement is appropriate provided it is placed proximal to the injury on the extremity and not over a joint

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Article ID: 72

Category: Psychomotor (Practical) Exams

Date added: 01-06-2014 16:59:18

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In the bleeding/shock management station, after the student applies direct pressure and then places a tourniquet, can the examiner be used to hold the dressing in place while the tourniquet is applied?

Is it acceptable to follow the current military training on placing the tourniquet as close to the torso as possible, regardless of location of wound on the same extremity?

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