Stop the Bleed Month: How a Tourniquet Works
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This video, released during National Stop the Bleed Month, focuses on the crucial life-saving tool: the tourniquet. Guest Chris Hoyne from North American Rescue explains the history and application of tourniquets, demonstrating the use of the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) on Caleb. Key points covered include proper placement (2-3 inches above injury, not on joints), tightening to stop bleeding, securing the windlass, and noting the application time. The video emphasizes that this is not a substitute for formal training and directs viewers to Stop the Bleed courses for proper instruction. Different CAT colors for military, training, and public kits are also discussed, along with the single-use nature of medical tourniquets.
