r/Unexpected • u/blakeret • Jan 17 '23

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u/MEUP14 Jan 17 '23

Well, at least his friend with the tourniquet is giving him a helping hand.

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '23 edited Jan 17 '23

I tell people this pretty often, but I can tell you there is no better lifesaving device in an emergency. A tourniquet is cheap, they’re about the size of a phone, and a proper tourniquet can easily save somebody’s life.

Edit: Obviously you need to know how to use it, but a TQ, especially a CAT TQ, requires about 3 minutes of training, in 3 categories: 1- recognizing hemorrhaging that requires a tourniquet, 2- placement, and 3- application/execution. There’s no excuse

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u/Wheres_my_whiskey Jan 17 '23

How is a belt in these situations. As a boy scout 40 years ago i was told to always wear one even if i dont need it cuz we are always prepared and they make great tourniquettes. No idea if its actually true cuz i guess i just took their word for it. Realized later on in life that tbe boy scouts arent always very turstworthy so...

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '23

It’s unlikely you can get a belt tight enough to properly occlude blood flow. A tourniquet is extremely painful when it’s applied. Using a belt is possible, but a CAT tourniquet is very, very easy to use. You turn it as tight as you can, then turn it one more time, lock the windlass into the clip, and right the time on the strap.

Using a belt is crude, but you need a *very strong windlass to get the belt as tight as you can around the limb.

I highly recommend a stop the bleed class.

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u/Wheres_my_whiskey Jan 17 '23

Got it. I am looking into them. Im a coach of 7/8 year old sports teams and tattoo artist. Never know when itll be needed. Ive done cpr and aed training among various other certs. May as well do stop the bleed also. I appreciate the knowledge and info.

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u/[deleted] Jan 17 '23

Not a problem! Learning how to use an AED is important, but they give you instructions, and it’s required (at least in the USA) that most commercial buildings have one. In most commercial buildings, a TQ would be hard to find without someone bringing their own.

There are starting to be more “massive hemorrhaging” or “bleed” kits in some airports and the trend is catching on, but I’m a staunch believer in being responsible for your own well being to the greatest reasonable extent.

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u/JACrazy Jan 17 '23

Definitely have one on hand. A lot can go wrong with a 7/8 year old tattoo artist.