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As a first aider or advanced first aider, being prepared to manage severe bleeding is essential. Tourniquets are a critical tool in managing severe bleeding and can be the difference between life and death in emergency situations. In this blog post, we'll explain what a tourniquet is, when and why to use one, how to properly apply one, and why it's crucial not to remove it once it's on.
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