I’ve worn a badge, worked around firearms for most of my adult life, and spent time in emergency departments where seconds can change the outcome for a patient. In both law enforcement and emergency nursing, I’ve learned one lesson that applies to almost every serious bleeding emergency: I don’t want to be looking for the […]
Tourniquets are familiar to some and foreign to others. Some people wave off the tourniquet, thinking they can just use their belt. Others think you should only use a tourniquet for an amputation. What’s the truth? Are tourniquets helpful? And which types of tourniquets should you carry? This guide will cover three common tourniquets and […]
