[DOC] [TLE] Emergency bleeding control - Wikipedia [PAR] Emergency bleeding control describes the steps or actions taken to control 
bleeding from a ... These can vary in size, and may be caused by a variety of 
objects, including a scalpel, ... Blood loss is generally limited, and not of serious 
consequence. ... In situations where direct pressure and elevation are either not 
possible or... [DOC] [TLE] First Aid In A Survival Situation | No More Dependence [PAR] Nov 30, 2010 ... Look for the cause of the injury and follow the ABCs of first aid, ... You can control 
external bleeding by direct pressure, indirect ... to the tissues can progress to 
gangrene, with a loss of the limb later. .... Elevation of the affected area. .... Use 
mouth suction only as a last resort and only if you do not have open... [DOC] [TLE] Control Bleeding - medtrng [PAR] You will review methods of controlling bleeding. .... Used In cases of severe 
bleeding when direct pressure and elevation are not controlling the bleeding ... (a
) Used only as a last resort to control severe bleeding after all other ... 
Tourniquets cause tissue damage and loss of extremities when used by 
untrained individuals. [DOC] [TLE] Bleeding: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [PAR] Jan 12, 2015 ... Blood loss can cause blood to collect under the skin, turning it black and blue (
bruised). ... Direct pressure is best for external bleeding, except for an eye injury. 
... DO NOT apply a tourniquet to control bleeding, except as a last resort. ... The 
tourniquet should be applied to the limb between the bleeding site... [DOC] [TLE] EMS Primer - Waybuilder.net [PAR] Any injury that causes a break in the skin, underlying soft tissue structures, or 
body ... As with avulsed tissue, wrap the limb in a sterile dressing, place it in a 
cool ... If direct pressure does not stop the bleeding, pressure can also be applied 
at an .... Use a tourniquet only as a last resort and if the control of hemorrhage by 
other... [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 4 - Survivalebooks [PAR] (Last on the list because you are already 2-percent dehydrated by the time you 
crave ... Overhydration can cause low serum sodium levels resulting in cerebral 
and ..... You can control external bleeding by direct pressure, indirect (pressure ... 
the damage to the tissues can progress to gangrene, with a loss of the limb later. [DOC] [TLE] Literature review on the management of diabetic foot ulcer - NCBI [PAR] Feb 15, 2015 ... Based on studies, blood sugar control, wound debridement, ... Indeed, DFU can 
lead to infection, gangrene, amputation, and even death if .... morbidity of the limb 
threatening complications caused by DFU[48]. ...... Use of pressure offloading 
devices in diabetic foot ulcers: do we practice what we preach? [DOC] [TLE] Sea Survival Medicine - a1cr.net [PAR] Heat exhaustion (also called heat prostration) is caused by a loss of water and ... 
While heat exhaustion can lead to collapse, it is much less serious than .... used 
only if direct pressure and elevation of the limb are not successful (Fig. 10-1). 
Tourniquet. Use a tourniquet as a last-resort mea sure only if all other methods 
fail. [DOC] [TLE] Farming 2: Farm Wounds/Amputation Portal - CALS Manual [PAR] Farm and industrial machinery has great potential to cause devastating limb 
injuries. ... the limb from the equipment in a controlled environment where they 
can attempt to ... Direct pressure to bleeding sources. ... Use a tourniquet as a last 
resort. .... Many necrotizing fasciitis and gas gangrene infections are associated 
with... [DOC] [TLE] Chapter 4 [PAR] The loss of 1 liter of blood will produce moderate symptoms of shock. ... You can 
control external bleeding by direct pressure, indirect (pressure ... the damage to 
the tissues can progress to gangrene, with a loss of the limb later. ...... Use mouth 
suction only as a last resort and only if you do not have open sores in your mouth. [DOC] [TLE] Level of Evidence - Circulation [PAR] Historic, non-randomized, cohort or case-control studies ... Ratings apply within

Question: Direct pressure & elevation can control bleeding; this device -- a last resort -- can cause gangrene & the loss of the limb
Answer: Tourniquet