Why do we mark the time when we place a tourniquet? Initially, marking that time on the tourniquet allows that next level of medical care to know when that tourniquet was placed and if it's safe to remove.
North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) helps us understand just how small of a limb the Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) will work on - which is a pediatric-sized limb.
Hemostatic gauze options are designed to help stop bleeding faster than traditional gauze. The two most common clotting assistance is through Kaolin or Chitosan. North American Rescue's NAR Doc (Dr. Ethan Miles) takes a quick minute to help you understand the difference between these two options.
NAR Doc gives an anatomy lesson and shows why it's important to understand the best locations for applying tourniquets. Check out this quick video on the world's leading prehospital field tourniquet, the C-A-T® Tourniquet from North American Rescue.
