13d • Daily TACMED Trainings
Tourniquet Application Under Stress
Scenario:
You respond to an active scene where a victim has a deep arterial bleed from the upper thigh caused by shrapnel. Blood is pulsing and soaking through clothing rapidly. You’re under stress, heart rate elevated, and there’s chaos around you.
Training Focus:
✅ Step 1 – Recognize Life-Threatening Bleeding:
- Spurting or pooling blood
- Soaked clothing
- Victim becoming pale, clammy, or confused
✅ Step 2 – Immediate Action:
- Expose the wound quickly
- Apply the tourniquet high and tight (if the wound isn’t clearly visible, don’t waste time)
- Pull the band tight — if it doesn’t hurt, it’s not tight enough
- Twist the windlass until bleeding stops, then secure
✅ Step 3 – Time & Monitor:
- Mark the time of application
- Reassess for continued bleeding
- Do not remove the tourniquet unless directed by advanced medical personnel
Quick Tip:
Practice one-handed application with both your dominant and non-dominant hands. Under stress, fine motor skills degrade — build muscle memory now.
Drill for Today:
Grab your tourniquet and time yourself:
- Apply with dominant hand only
- Apply with non-dominant hand only
- Goal: Each under 30 seconds
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