TOURNIQUETS are for arms or legs:
 
                    Three Steps to Stop Bleeding:
               Do each step in order. Proceed to next step only if bleeding continues:
                                              1. Apply pressure just above bleeding site
                                              2.  Apply pressure to pressure points
                                              3.  Apply tourniquet to bleeding limb 2-3 inches ABOVE bleed

              How to Properly Use a Tourniquet:
 
    If bleeding is not stopped by other measures apply a tourniquet timely
                    death possible in 60 - 90 seconds if femoral bleed
                                Apply tourniquet: 
                           On upper section of limb,                                                               At least 2-3 inches above the bleed as artery will pull up if severed                            Call for help or get person to medical attention ASAP
 
        There are two main types of tourniquets:
 
   1. Non-Pneumatic Tourniquets - Most Common
             a. Even Pressure Most Tourniquets are even pressure Best for short time on limb
             b. Dual Pressure Best for times when it must be in place for long time Most expensive  
   2.   Pneumatic Tourniquets - Generally for surgery
       generally used for surgeries on limbs may be used in field but must be pumped up to work                                         best for short time on limb and if amputation

                   Another Chance Tourniquet ?

             Another Chance Tourniquet,  has a line of tourniquets categorized for different needs.

                    Another Chance Tourniquets are categorized by:

             1. Even Pressure  MB or LT,
                                                 Metal spring buckle, or light:                                                                                                               designed where there is possibility of limb amputation 
                                               Short transport, under 2 hours, to medical help 
             2. Dual Pressure, DP, not best for amputation                                                                                                         it allows some deep circulation to buy more time for limb viability
                         Best for use in rural areas such as hiking, hunting, horseback riding,                                                                     farming, where transportation to medical help is far away

                       Products of Another Chance Tourniquet

              A.C.T. MB with metal spring buckle is even pressure tourniquet 
                                        Quick/easy to use
                                Light weight, net weight is only 1.8 oz
​                         Half the size and weight of most common tourniquet
                                      Dual closure for secure hold
                         Metal buckle makes it easy to readjust pressure/strap length

             A.C.T  LT  is an even pressure tourniquet  
                                          Quickest to use - just pull strap
                                          Lightest net weight only 0.6 oz
                                       Smallest, easily fits in palm of hand
                                           Comes pre-looped                   

             A.C.T. DP is dual pressure tourniquet that buys more time for life and limb, is best for                                         long transport time, but NOT for AMPUTATION unless                                           placed on inside of limb over main artery
                                                   Light weight 4.2 oz
                          High Pressure UNDER strap to stop bleed,                                                                                                             less pressure elsewhere to buy more time for viable tissues 
                                  Comfortable fabric strap minimizes pain
                                              <150 mm/Hg pressure without pressure stay
                                  normal ~ 120 mm/Hg thus little to no pain
                                                Easily adjustable strap with metal buckle
                                                    Dual closure for secure hold

        Always Position Tourniquet on upper part of limb at least 2-3 inches above the bleeding site
           

* 78 minutes is the "golden hour" for tourniquets (newer literature states up to 2 hours) and the time after which permanent tissue damage occurs if it has not been amputated or otherwise severed.

              FOR DUAL PRESSURE TOURNIQUET:
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                            Black bars show the best locations of tourniquet when transportation
                            time is expected to be long.  If transportation is expected to be short,
                            place the tourniquet as high up on the limb as you are able.  The red
                            circles with line through them, show the places not to apply a tourniquet. 

IMAGES ABOVE SHOW WHERE TO PLACE DUAL PRESSURE TOURNIQUET FOR LONG TRANSPORT. ALWAYS PLACE TOURNIQUET AT LEAST 2-3 INCHES ABOVE BLEEDING SITE

 

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