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To stop blood flow where blood is being drawed

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After 10 minutes, reassess the situation and reapply if necessary

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Its a good idea to keep it on to reduce the risks of throwing a major blood clot in the body.

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what is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should left on


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Once you apply a tourniquet, you should never loosen it until you are ready to remove it.


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when using a tourniquet is not feasible.


Why should you use QuickClot combat gauze?

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How long should a tourniquet be left on a pt arm during venipuncture procedure?

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