A patient has sustained a traumatic below-knee amputation. The stump is bleeding profusely. A CAT tourniquet is applied but the bleeding continues. Wh...

Question

A patient has sustained a traumatic below-knee amputation. The stump is bleeding profusely. A CAT tourniquet is applied but the bleeding continues. What is the most appropriate next action?

Accepted Answer

Apply a second tourniquet proximal to the first and tighten both until bleeding stops

Answer

Apply direct pressure over the tourniquet

Answer

Pack the wound with normal gauze and await hospital

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Lower the limb below heart level to reduce arterial pressure

Answer

Remove the first tourniquet and try a different brand

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Second Tourniquet Application

A patient has sustained a traumatic below-knee amputation. The stump is bleeding profusely. A CAT tourniquet is applied but the bleeding continues. What is the most appropriate next action?