Tourniquet

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A tourniquet is a medical device used to stop the flow of blood to a limb or extremity via the application of localized pressure. It may be used in emergencies, in surgery, or in post-operative rehabilitation. A simple tourniquet can be made from a stick and a rope, but the use of makeshift tourniquets has been reduced over time due to their ineffectiveness compared to a commercial and professional tourniquet. First-aid guidelines recommend using commercially manufactured tourniquets as the primary option for life-threatening bleeding. Improvised tourniquets are used for situations where commercial devices aren't available, or no other viable options are available. This may stem the flow of blood, but side effects such as soft tissue damage and nerve damage may occur.

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