This took place in Mexico. Most details surrounding this incident are unknown. However, the statues in the back of the truck are apparently synonymous with death, so, that's ironic!
What we do know for sure is that this makeshift tourniquet isn't going to be doing very much:
Using a belt as a tourniquet is VERY ineffective, and often hinders medical responders treatments simply due to getting in the way. If whatever object you're using doesn't exceed the mean arterial pressure of those you're trying to treat, it's more or less useless.
Without a tourniquet with a winding mechanism, you'll struggle to control most instances of catastrophic haemorrhage. If you know how, you're also able to create a makeshift winding tourniquet with a bit of cloth and a sturdy pen or stick. It may be worth while leaning how.
Don't waste your nice belts. Don't waste lives, either.
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Religious IEDs!
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A belt can be useful to slow down the bleeding until you can make a better turniquet. If it is applied properly it can even stop the bleeding. If not it has given you the time to get something that does. Also if you can do make a note on the turniqet or if it is a makeshift one the persons skin of the exact time the turniquet was applied, so the treating doctor can make an informed decision when removing it. If it is suspected to be applied for multiple hours then the doctor might unnecesserily amputate the part. Not an issue here, but if the limb in question can be saved otherwise it can mean the difference between a disability and recovery. Also be safe out there. Or film it and make sure it get's shared here.
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Evidence based research shows that even if tourniquets are kept on for 6+ hours it has no negative impact on the limb, nor its functionality. But yeah, absolutely, record it. It's good practice to do as such regardless.
The issue I have with belt tourniquets is that they make it seem like the 'job is done' so people around the victim will allude it to the bleeding being controlled, when it likely isn't. They get in the way and are shown to be ineffective and even obstructive 80% of the time.
I get where you're coming from though. Something is better than nothing, of course, and it may constrict the venous pressure. But in terms of arterial bleeds, if you're gonna use a belt, a sikjtely find an alternative ASAP.
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I'm not a doctor, just a responder, but we were thougth that after 4 hours there are so many clots and in case of a leg other stuff from the breaking down muscle tissue that it will likely kill the person when you restore circulation, so the doctor will likely amputate it.
Please keep in mind it has been quite a few years since and I studied it in a language other than english. :-)
If you are looking for a good plan of action I'd say, if you can get help from bystanders use a belt by just looping it around the extremity and keeping it tight by hand and instruct the people around you on what to get you to make a turniquet and have someone hold onto the belt while you are aaplying a makeshift one.
If you are alone apply the belt as tight as possible, and then look for stuff to use as a turniquet.
The above assumes there is sufficient bleeding to require a turniquet as it should not be applied unless there is arterial bleeding.
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There's a risk of clotting for almost all interventions.
You're right though, there IS risks here. But nothing too substantial, and typically, wounds that require tourniquets in the first place should be treated ASAP regardless. I'm moreso referring to if you're in the wilderness (or 3rd world) then of course the pros of keeping it on for 6+hours out weights the cons, and statistically, you're likely to keep the limb and retain full functionality.
You're right though, using the belt to apply manual pressure is temporarily sufficient. But slapping it on like in this video here, and leaving it as a done-deal is not wise. So I agree, one may do so until a better alternative is found. And yup, absolutely - only tourniquet arterial bleeds. Venous bleeds rarely require interventions outside of dressings and pressure (or even just natural clotting factors).
You indeed pass, my friend. I hope I do top
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I haven't forgot everything, yay! \o/ Also I wouldn't have asked for you approval, if you didn't seem like someone who knows what he is talking about. :-)
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You seem very knowledgeable too, yourself. Don't have doubts!
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There are two guys sitting in the back of the trailer. The rearward one sets off a skyrocket which, given the amount of display ordnance they were sitting amongst, was pretty imbecilic. God gave them that one free ride but when the guy brought the still smouldering launch tube inboard, they were on their own. From the nature of the bang, I think there were starburst shells and similar in there.
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Cheers for the input!
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Aww po leg.
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cant really walk this one off can you
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Did you know that the bathtub was first marketed in north america as a horse trough and hog scalder?
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