Hello service men and women, past and present!
Posted on 11/29/2003 12:00:09 AM PST by SAMWolf
That's what your foxhole is for. :)
Hello service men and women, past and present!
Senator Tokyo Rose Clinton taunts "support for war wanes"!
That's the thing, boys! Arrest Hiro Hitlery!
Mrs. Clinton returned to cell claiming,
"I can't recall" at treason trial.
We now return to a live broadcast of "Albert Sidney Johnston" in progress.
Albert Sidney Johnston: Soldier of Three Republics
Bleeding from a major artery of the thigh, lower leg, or arm and bleeding from multiple arteries (which occurs in a traumatic amputation) may prove to be beyond control by manual pressure. If the pressure dressing under firm hand pressure becomes soaked with blood and the wound continues to bleed, apply a tourniquet.
The tourniquet should not be used unless a pressure dressing has failed to stop the bleeding or an arm or leg has been cut off. On occasion, tourniquets have injured blood vessels and nerves. If left in place too long, a tourniquet can cause loss of an arm or leg. Once applied, it must stay in place, and the casualty must be taken to the nearest medical treatment facility as soon as possible. DO NOT loosen or release a tourniquet after it has been applied and the bleeding has stopped.
a. Improvising a Tourniquet (081-831-1017). In the absence of a specially designed tourniquet, a tourniquet may be made from a strong, pliable material, such as gauze or muslin bandages, clothing, or kerchiefs. An improvised tourniquet is used with a rigid stick-like object. To minimize skin damage, ensure that the improvised tourniquet is at least 2 inches wide.
b. Placing the Improvised Tourniquet (081-831-1017).
(1) Place the tourniquet around the limb, between the wound and the body trunk (or between the wound and the heart). Place the tourniquet 2 to 4 inches from the edge of the wound site (Figure 2-39). Never place it directly over a wound or fracture or directly on a joint (wrist, elbow, or knee). For wounds just below a joint, place the tourniquet just above and as close to the joint as possible.
(2) The tourniquet should have padding underneath. If possible, place the tourniquet over the smoothed sleeve or trouser leg to prevent the skin from being pinched or twisted. If the tourniquet is long enough, wrap it around the limb several times, keeping the material as flat as possible. Damaging the skin may deprive the surgeon of skin required to cover an amputation. Protection of the skin also reduces pain.
c. Applying the Tourniquet (081-831-1017).
(1) Tie a half-knot. (A half-knot is the same as the first part of tying a shoe lace.)
(2) Place a stick (or similar rigid object) on top of the half-knot (Figure 2-40).
(3) Tie a full knot over the stick (Figure 2-41).
(4) Twist the stick (Figure 2-42) until the tourniquet is tight around the limb and/or the bright red bleeding has stopped. In the case of amputation, dark oozing blood may continue for a short time. This is the blood trapped in the area between the wound and tourniquet.
(5) Fasten the tourniquet to the limb by looping the free ends of the tourniquet over the ends of the stick. Then bring the ends around the limb to prevent the stick from loosening. Tie them together under the limb (Figure 2-43A and B).
Some wounds are of such a hideous nature as to require the application of tourniquet below the jawline.
Such heroic measures are best left to professionals, e.g., SEALs, Rangers, Delta Force, etc.
Some wounds are of such a hideous nature as to require the application of tourniquet below the jawline. Such heroic measures are best left to professionals, e.g., SEALs, Rangers, Delta Force, etc.
Why get a professional in trouble, let me do it and I can claim I didn't know what I was doing.
Too bad they didin't have field manuals to issue to the troops, assuming most could read them.
ROTFLOL!!!!!
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