NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -A tourniquet is a device that is placed around a bleeding arm or leg. Tourniquets work by squeezing large blood vessels. The squeezing helps stop blood loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Use a tourniquet only when bleeding cannot be stopped and is life threatening. 1 Place a 2-3” strip of material about 2” from the edge of the wound over a long bone between the wound and the heart. 2 Insert a stick or other strong, straight item into the knot to act as a windlass.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stop the bleeding. Cover the wound with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Press on it firmly with the palm of your hand until bleeding stops. But don’t press on an eye injury or embedded object. Don’t press on a head wound if you suspect a skull fracture.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the pressure does not stop the bleeding, and the dressing becomes soaked with blood, you will need to apply a tourniquet. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, place a tourniquet at least 2-3 inches from the wound. The tourniquet may be applied and secured over clothing. over a joint, such as an elbow, much as you can.